Environment
When undertaking all current and future business activities, we are committed to minimising our environmental impact.
To assess the potential impact of the Robe Mesa project on various aspects of the environment the following work has been undertaken:
- Waste Characterisation investigation completed by Graeme Campbell and Associates, with only inert waste material identified.
- Mine Closure Planning has been undertaken by Mine Earth.
- Two phases of Flora, Short Range Endemics (SRE) and three phases of Troglofauna surveys of Robe Mesa and surrounding infrastructure areas completed by Biota Environmental from 2020-2023.
- Two phases of Fauna surveys completed by Bamford Consulting from 2020-22.
- Hydrological assessment of bores located off the Robe Mesa and a water supply source has been identified to meet site water requirements.
- A Significant Species management plan as well as blast noise modelling of mining activities on top of Robe Mesa.
- All mining is above water table, with waste backfilled into the open pit and a 50m buffer between the pit and mesa edge to protect areas of environmental and cultural heritage significance.
- Further environmental studies (Flora and Fauna) are underway for the interim stockyard located on Onslow Road (field work completed).
Communities
CZR always looks to find ways to support the communities in which we operate.
We work openly and transparently by regularly communicating with community stakeholders and undertaking indigenous engagement.
In December 2022, CZR and the Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation (RRKAC) entered into the Robe Mesa Project Agreement.
The Agreement sets out the framework and approvals for the purpose of:
- Protecting country;
- Facilitating mining operations in the Robe Mesa Production Area; and
- Developing a meaningful, respectful relationship between CZR and the Robe River Kuruma People
The Agreement was reached through a collaborative approach, with a focus on current and future benefits for both parties. CZR has undertaken to minimise disturbance to Robe River Kuruma country, through customised commitments about the way mining is conducted that respects RRK People’s cultural concerns, particularly around minimising water extraction and protecting areas of cultural heritage significance.
Governance
CZR Resources seeks to adhere to the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and operate at all times within local laws, statutory regulations and licence conditions.
When making business decisions and when operating in the field, we take into account the impact of environmental, health and safety issues.
The Board is committed to sustainable operations practices, and continually evaluates our sustainability performance against best practice and our peers.
