MMG Rosebery has received final approval from West Coast Council to progress with an expansion of an existing tailings storage facility (TSF).
Works will begin early next year on the Stage 11 and 12 embankment raises at the Bobadil TSF, providing around 3 years of additional tailings storage capacity.
Rosebery Mine General Manager Steve Scott said continued works at Bobadil and a capacity increase at 2/5 Dam has the potential to extend the life of our existing tailings facilities through to 2030, subject to permitting approvals.
“This is great news for our 600 strong workforce, our local communities and local supply chain that benefits from the ongoing operation and success of Rosebery Mine,” he said.
“The expansion of the Bobadil TSF is part of a multi-million dollar investment being made to extend the life of the mine well beyond 100 years.”
A significant focus remains on finding a long-term tailings storage solution to extend the life of Rosebery Mine.
“Our team is working hard to find a suitable location to build a new tailings storage facility to ensure the continuous operation of the mine for the next generation of miners.
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