Crescent Gold - Calypso Gold Mine - Mining Proposal - 24june2011

Mining Proposal: Calypso Gold Mine
Mining Leases M38/49, M38/40, M38/48

and M38/101
Laverton Gold Project
June 2011
Level 2, 40-48 Subiaco Square

Subiaco WA 6008
Australia
Telephone: (08) 6380 7000
Facsimile: (08) 6380 7199
Email: info@crescentgold.com
LAVERTON GOLD PROJECT
MINING PROPOSAL: CALYPSO GOLD MINE PROJECT
MINING PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

Q Y/N
Mining Proposal Checklist Page No. Comments
No. NA
Public Availability
1 Are you aware that this mining proposal is
Y -
publicly available?
2 Is there any information in this mining
proposal that should not be publicly N -
available?
3 If ‘No’ to Q2, do you have any problems
with the information contained within this N -
mining proposal being publicly available?
4 If ‘Yes’ to Q2, has confidential information
been submitted in a separate document / NA -
section?
5 Has the mining proposal been endorsed?
Y -
See last page Checklist.
Mining Proposal Details
6 Have you included the tenement number(s),
site name, proposal overview and date in Y -
the title page?
7 Who authored the mining proposal? Deborah Pahl
8 State who to contact for enquiries about the Deborah Pahl
mining proposal? (08) 6380 7116 / dpahl@crescentgold.com
9 How many copies were submitted to DMP? Submitted using the EARS online
10 Is this mining proposal to support lease

N -
application?
11 Has a geological resource statement been
included (refer section 4.3.2 of mining Y P8
proposal Guidelines)
12 Will more than 10 million tonnes of ore and Total maximum material
waste be extracted per year? State total N P8 3,803,823 tonnes over 6
tonnage: months.
13 Will more than 2 million tonnes of ore be Total maximum ore
processed per year? State total throughput. N P8 and P24 268,483 tonnes over 6
months.
14 Is the mining proposal located on pre-1899
Crown Grant lands? (not subject to the N -
Mining Act)
15 Is the mining proposal located on reserve
land? If ‘Yes’ state reserve types in space N -
below:
16 Will the mining proposal occur within or
N P5
affect a declared occupied town site?
17 Is the mining proposal within 2 km of the
coastline or a Private Conservation N -
Reserve?
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Q Y/N
No. NA
18 Is the mining proposal wholly or partially
within a World Heritage Property, Biosphere
N -
Reserve, Heritage Site or Soil Reference
Site?
Tenement Details
19 Are all mining operations within granted or
Y -
applied for tenement boundaries?
20 Are you the tenement holder of all
Y -
tenements?
21 If ‘No’ at 20, do you have written
authorisation from the tenement holder(s) to
undertake the Mining proposal activities? NA -
(Refer to section 4.2.1 of the Mining
Proposal Guidelines)
22 If ‘Yes’ at 21, then is a copy of the
authorisation contained within the mining NA -
proposal?
23 Have you checked for compliance against
Y P24
tenement conditions?
Location and Site Layout Plans
24 Have you included location plans showing
tenement boundaries and mining Y P6, P18 Figure 1, Figure 5
operations?
25 Have you included site layout plans
showing all mining operations and
Y P18, P19 Figure 5, Figure 6
infrastructure in relation to tenement
boundaries?
26 Have you included Area of Disturbance
Tables for all tenements impacted by mining Y P20
operations?
Environmental Protection Act
27 Does the mining proposal require referral Calypso located inside
under part four of the MOU? If ‘Yes’ Y P9 Laverton Water Reserve
describe why in space below: and Catchment Area
28 Has the EPA set a level of assessment? If Response not received
yes state: NA - from EPA yet. Expected to
not require assessment.
29 Is a clearing permit required? If ‘No’ then Clearing permit application
explain why in space below? Y - concurrent with this mining
proposal
30 If ‘Yes’ at Q29 then has a permit been
Y -
applied for?
31 Is a Works Approval required by the DEC? N
32 Has a Works Approval been submitted to
NA -
the DEC?
33 Stakeholder consultation: Have the
Y P32
following stakeholders been consulted?
Shire of Laverton Y P32
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Q Y/N
No. NA
DMP Y P32
Laverton Downs Pastoral Station Y P32
Wongatha Native Title Claimants Y P32
Environmental Assessment and
Management
N -
within DEC managed areas?
35 If ‘yes’ at Q34 has DEC been consulted? NA -
within a red book area or a bush forever N -
site?
37 Will the mining proposal impact upon a Proposed mine situated in
water resource area, water reserve, Laverton Water Reserve,
declared or proposed catchment, Y P9 but will not impact it.
groundwater protection area, significant
lake or wetland?
38 Is a water or de-watering license required? Y P27
39 If ‘Yes’ at Q38 then has the license(s) been
Y -
applied for?
40 Does the mining proposal include new
tailings storage or changes to existing N -
tailings storage?
41 Has AMD assessment been undertaken? P9
Y
Appendix A
42 Have flora and fauna checks been P12
undertaken? Y Appendices
C&D
43 Are any rare species present? P12
N Appendices
C&D
44 Has preliminary closure plan been
Y Appendix H
included?
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the above checklist accurately reflects the
information contained within this mining proposal.
Name: Haakon Nielssen
Signed:
………………………
Date: 24 June 2011
Position: Environmental Manager
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CONTENTS
1. SUMMARY........................................................................................................... 1
2. COMMITMENTS .................................................................................................. 1
3. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Ownership ...........................................................................................................4
3.2 History .................................................................................................................4
3.2.1 Laverton Gold Project history ...............................................................................4
3.3 Project objectives ...............................................................................................4
3.4 Project location ..................................................................................................5
3.5 Existing facilities ................................................................................................5
4. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................. 7

4.1 Regional setting .................................................................................................7
4.2 Geology ...............................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Regional geology..................................................................................................7
4.2.2 Calypso geology ...................................................................................................8
4.2.3 Calypso resource statement .................................................................................8
4.2.4 Calypso mine waste characterisation ...................................................................8
4.2.5 Calypso soils ........................................................................................................9
4.3 Water ...................................................................................................................9
4.3.1 Groundwater ........................................................................................................9
4.3.2 Surface water .....................................................................................................10
4.4 Climate ..............................................................................................................12
4.5 Flora and vegetation ........................................................................................12
4.5.1 Rare or Priority flora ...........................................................................................13
4.5.2 Remnant vegetation ...........................................................................................13
4.5.3 Weeds ................................................................................................................13
4.6 Fauna ................................................................................................................15
4.6.1 Rare or Priority fauna .........................................................................................15
4.7 Social environment ..........................................................................................16
4.7.1 Aboriginal ethnography and archaeology............................................................16
4.7.2 Landuse and community ....................................................................................16
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 17

5.1 Area of disturbance ..........................................................................................20
5.2 Open cut pit ......................................................................................................21
5.2.1 Abandoned pit lake .............................................................................................21
5.3 Waste rock disposal .........................................................................................21
5.4 Mine support facilities ......................................................................................22
5.5 Dewatering ........................................................................................................22
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5.6 Haul road...........................................................................................................22

5.7 Ore transport ....................................................................................................23
5.8 Ore processing and tailings disposal .............................................................23
5.9 Resource requirements and regional infrastructure ......................................23
5.10 Compliance with tenement conditions ...........................................................24
5.11 Compliance with legislation and other approvals ..........................................24
6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ........................................ 26

6.1 Land clearing ....................................................................................................26
6.2 Water .................................................................................................................26
6.2.1 Surface water .....................................................................................................26
6.2.2 Groundwater ......................................................................................................26
6.3 Flora, fauna and ecosystem ............................................................................27
6.3.1 Flora and vegetation management .....................................................................27
6.3.2 Fauna .................................................................................................................28
6.4 Topsoil and soil profiles ..................................................................................28
6.5 Domestic and industrial waste ........................................................................28
6.5.1 Sewerage ...........................................................................................................29
6.5.2 Hydrocarbon management .................................................................................29
6.6 Atmospheric pollution and noise ....................................................................29
6.6.1 Atmospheric pollution .........................................................................................29
6.6.2 Noise ..................................................................................................................30
7. SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 31

7.1 Heritage .............................................................................................................31
7.2 Land use and community ................................................................................31
7.3 Social environment ..........................................................................................31
7.4 Workforce induction and training ...................................................................31
8. REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE .................................................................. 32

8.1 Rehabilitation....................................................................................................32
8.1.1 Waste landform rehabilitation .............................................................................32
8.2 Mine closure .....................................................................................................33
8.2.1 Stakeholder engagement ...................................................................................33
8.2.2 Post mining land use ..........................................................................................33
8.2.3 Completion criteria .............................................................................................33
9. SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITMENTS ................... 34
10. REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 36
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TABLES
Table 1: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project voluntary commitments ................................. 2

Table 2: Gold ore and waste .................................................................................................. 8
Table 3: Disturbance table for M38/49 ................................................................................. 20
Table 4: Disturbance table for M38/40 ................................................................................ 20
Table 5: Disturbance table for M38/48 ................................................................................. 20
Table 6: Disturbance table for M38/101 ............................................................................... 21
Table 7: Assessment against Criteria for a Referral under Part IV (Environmental Impact
Assessment) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 ................................ 25
Table 8: Summary of environmental and social impacts and corresponding management
commitments ................................................................................................ 34
FIGURES
Figure 1: The proposed Calypso Gold Mine location map ...................................................... 6

Figure 2: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine surface drainage .................................................... 11
Figure 3: Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Laverton 1991 to 2010 .................... 12
Figure 4: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine vegetation communities ......................................... 14
Figure 5: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine layout ..................................................................... 18
Figure 6: Proposed Calypso haul road layout ...................................................................... 19
Figure 7: Typical haul road cross section ............................................................................. 23
Figure 8: Typical floodway cross section.............................................................................. 23
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: CALYPSO MINE WASTE CHARACTERISATION
APPENDIX B: CALYPSO GOLD MINE HYDROGEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
APPENDIX C: LEVEL 1 FLORA AND VEGETATION SURVEY
APPENDIX D: FAUNA SURVEY (LEVEL 1) OF THE WEST LAVERTON AREA
APPENDIX E: ABORIGINAL HERITAGE SURVEY FOR CHATTERBOX TENEMENTS
APPENDIX F: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY BEASLEY TO WHISPER PROSPECTS,

NEAR LAVERTON.
APPENDIX G: LAVERTON WATER RESERVE MINING ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPENDIX H: CALYPSO REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE PLAN
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ACRONYMS
AER Annual environmental report

BIF Banded ironstone formation
BoM Bureau of Meteorology
CSZ Chatterbox shear zone
DEC Department of Environment and Conservation
DMP Department of Minerals and Petroleum
DoW Department of Water
EPA Environmental Protection Authority
MoU Memorandum of understanding
NEIB North East Independent Body
pH Measure of acidity
PDWSA Public Drinking Water Source Area
ROM Run of mine stockpile
TDS Total dissolved solids
WPZ Wellhead protection zone
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1. SUMMARY
This Mining Proposal seeks conditional approval to develop the Calypso Gold Mine Project
on Mining Leases M38/49, M38/40, M38/48, M38/101.
The Calypso Gold Mine Project will entail:
• One open cut pit (M38/49)
• A Run of Mine (ROM) stockpile area (M38/49)
• A waste landform and topsoil stockpile (M38/49)
• Support facilities such as offices, ablutions and a park up area and refuelling facilities
(M38/49).
• A haul road from Calypso to link with the existing haul road network (M38/49, M38/40,
M38/48 and M38/101).
Mining will initially consist of conventional open cut drill and blast methods. Once surface
lateritic cap rock is shattered it anticipated that the remainder of mining will be free-digging.
Approximately 268,483 tonnes of ore and 3,535,340 tonnes of waste will be mined from the
Calypso Gold Mine over 6 months.
Ore will be transported from the Calypso Gold Mine pits to a ROM stockpile. The ore will then
be loaded into road trains and transported to the Barrick Granny Smith Gold Plant via a new
haul road from Calypso which links with the existing haul road network near the proposed
Apollo Gold Mine and thence along the existing Crescent haul road.
On completion of mining a safety abandonment bund will be constructed outside the final
failure plane of the pit to prevent access by livestock, mine personnel and members of the
public. All impacted areas including the ROM stockpile area, the service area, internal mine
access roads, the haul road and the waste landform will be rehabilitated.
Approximately 62.7 hectares will be disturbed for development of the proposed Calypso Gold
Mine. A Clearing Permit has been applied for concurrently with this Mining Proposal for the
project area. As the Project is on the edge of the Laverton Water Reserve and Catchment
Area permission for the Project to proceed is also being sought from the Department of
Water.
The environmental and heritage studies covering the proposed Calypso Gold Mine area have
identified no impediments preventing this development from proceeding.
Crescent will operate the proposed Calypso Gold Mine in accordance with the requirements
of the Laverton Gold Project Environmental Management System and Environmental
Management Plan; which are continuously reviewed to ensure they remain relevant to the
operations.
This Mining Proposal contains a number of voluntary commitments for development of the
Calypso Gold Mine Project. For convenience, these commitments are collated in Section 2.
Crescent herewith confirms acceptance of these commitments and compliance with other
conditions of approval that may be set by the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP).
2. COMMITMENTS
This Mining Proposal contains a number of voluntary commitments for development of the
Calypso Gold Mine. Crescent confirms acceptance of these commitments, compliance with
the tenement conditions and other conditions of approval that may be set by the DMP.
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Table 1: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project voluntary commitments
Commitment
No. Detail
Type
Crescent will report on the environmental management of the
1 proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project in the Laverton Gold
Environmental Project Annual Environmental Report.
Management Management of the environmental issues associated with
2 Calypso Gold Mine will be incorporated into Laverton Gold
Project Environmental Management System.
3 Land clearing will be kept to a minimum.
Land Clearing Where possible land clearing will occur on previously
4 disturbed land.
Disturbance to ephemeral drainage lines, identified by dense

5 vegetation growing along a stony scoured channel, will be
kept to a minimum.
Water Haul road watering will be managed to avoid runoff impacting

6
upon roadside vegetation.
Groundwater will only be pumped out of the Calypso pit

7
during mining for use for dust suppression.
No rare or Priority plant species will be disturbed by the

8
proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project.
Weed hygiene measures will be implemented on all earth

9
Flora, Fauna and moving equipment to avoid the inadvertent spread of weeds
Ecosystem Weed species will be controlled with a spraying program on
10
an as needed basis.
Issues associated with the preservation and protection of
11 fauna will be included in the staff and contractor induction
program.
Cleared vegetation and topsoil will be stockpiled for later use
12
Topsoil and Soil in site rehabilitation.
Profiles Clearing and topsoil stripping will not be done during periods
13 of rain or high wind.
Non-hazardous solid wastes will be disposed at the licensed
14
landfill facility at a licensed landfill facility.
Domestic and Spill kits will be placed at the refuelling area and in service
Industrial Waste vehicles and staff will be trained in the proper use of the spill
15 kits.
Atmospheric Roads and trafficked surfaces will be watered to minimise

Pollution and 16 dust according to the prevailing environmental conditions.
Noise
No identified sites will be disturbed by the proposed Calypso

Heritage 17
Gold Mine
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Commitment
No. Detail
Type
In the event that an Aboriginal cultural heritage site or
artefacts are discovered during the mine construction or
operation, Crescent Gold will cease operations in the area
18
and immediately advise the Wongatha Native Title
representatives and the Department of Indigenous Affairs,
and abide by the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.
Progressive rehabilitation will be undertaken, wherever
19
practicable.
On decommissioning of the Mine, all temporary infrastructure
20 will be removed from site and all disturbed surfaces will be
Rehabilitation rehabilitated, unless otherwise agreed with the DMP.
Rehabilitation of surfaces will include direct seeding with
21
suitable species and planting with tube-stock of key species.
Revegetation works will be monitored and, if required,
22
remedial works will be undertaken.
The Calypso Gold Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan will
23 be included in the updated version of the Laverton Gold
Project Rehabilitation and Closure Plan.
Closure
Completion criteria for the rehabilitation of the Calypso Gold
24 Mine will be progressively developed prior to the cessation of
mining.
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3. INTRODUCTION
3.1 Ownership
The proponent is Crescent Gold Limited (ACN 087 360 996) a publicly listed Western
Australian company. The addresses for head office and mine site are:
Head Office: Crescent Gold Ltd Mine Site: Crescent Gold Ltd
Level 2, 40-48 Subiaco Square Whitecliffs Road
Subiaco WA 6008 Laverton WA 6440
Telephone: (08) 6380 7100 Telephone: (08) 9088 2000

Facsimile: (08) 6380 7199 Facsimile: (08) 9088 2099
All correspondence and enquiries pertaining to this Mining Proposal should be addressed to:
Deborah Pahl
Environmental Officer
Telephone: (08) 6380 7116
Email: dpahl@crescentgold.com
3.2 History
3.2.1 Laverton Gold Project history

Crescent Gold Limited has operated under its current name since July 2004. The company
has previously operated under the names of Apollo Gold Mining Limited and Focus
Technologies. In March 2003 Apollo acquired a number of tenements including the Barnicoat
Gold Plant from Sons of Gwalia. In early 2007 Crescent recommissioned the Gold Plant and
commenced operations processing ore from the Sickle mine. In July 2008 Crescent
temporarily suspended mining at Laverton allowing Crescent to implement a broader
development strategy to advance a number of the company’s deposits and identify a more
efficient way of processing the ore.
During 2009 Crescent entered into an ore purchase agreement with Barrick to process ore
through their nearby Granny Smith Gold Plant. As a result of this shift in strategy Crescent’s
existing Barnicoat Gold Plant has gone into care and maintenance. Crescent recommenced
mining operations in August 2009.
In November 2009 Crescent acquired a number of new tenements, adding ten deposits to its
resource base. These are Apollo, Aurora, Calypso, Crown Jewel, Eclipse, Elation, Emerald,
Liberty, Odyssey and Summit. These deposits will be the focus of Crescent for the next few
years.
3.3 Project objectives

This mining proposal seeks approval for the development of the Calypso Gold Mine Project.
This will involve:
• The development of one open pit and associated infrastructure.
• The development of an approximately 7.3 kilometre haul road to join up with the
existing Crescent haul road network.
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• The development of a dewatering program. Groundwater will be disposed of into a

reservoir and used for dust suppression.
3.4 Project location

The Crescent Gold Laverton Gold Project is located approximately 250 kilometres north-east
of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project will lay
approximately 8 kilometres north-west of Laverton (Figure 1).
The proposed Calypso Gold Mine open pit and associated infrastructure is to be located on
Mining Lease M38/49. The proposed haul road crosses the Mining Leases M38/49, M38/40,
M38/48, M38/101.
3.5 Existing facilities

There are no existing facilities in the Mining Lease for the Calypso Open Pit and Haul Road.
Crescent has existing facilities at other locations including support facilities such as refuel,
workshop, offices and ablutions and these, in addition to new facilities, will be utilised during
mining at the proposed Calypso Gold Mine.
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4. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
4.1 Regional setting

The Calypso Gold Mine Project is located within the general Laverton region in the Eastern
Goldfields, which is characterised by gently undulating terrain of low relief, with prominent
hills consisting of greenstone outcrops (Beard, 1990). There are several ephemeral drainage
lines but no permanent rivers, creeks or lakes within the proposed project area.
4.2 Geology
4.2.1 Regional geology

The basement geology in the Laverton region is reasonably well exposed throughout the
Laverton tenements. Some areas are poorly exposed, deeply weathered and extensively
covered by Tertiary laterite, deep lateritic soils and relatively recent sediments and alluvium
that are Permian to Quaternary in age. The Laverton Tectonic Zone comprises a greenstone
belt bound by the Laverton Dome to the north-west, the Kingella Dome to the south-east and
by the Mt Celia and Mt Varden - Burtville fault zones trending north-north-west (Craig, 2005).
The central area of the greenstone belt consists of a tectonised sequence of acid to
intermediate volcanic and sedimentary rocks, including banded iron formation (BIF). This
area is bound by two corridors of predominantly mafic and ultramafic extrusive and intrusive
rocks. The major structural feature is the north-south trending Laverton - Granny Smith
Shear. The region is structurally complex with up to five phases of folding and faulting that
have disrupted the Archaean stratigraphic architecture (Craig, 2005).
Two greenstone sequences have been identified (Craig, 2005):
1. The Upper Sequence consists of felsic volcanics and volcaniclastics, interbedded with
basalt near the base. Chemical and epiclastic sedimentary units overlie near the top.
Although chert horizons and BIF are locally abundant, the chemical sediments are
rare within the lower portion of the sequence. Mafic sills have intruded the lower
portion, and are hosted by the units of basaltic and felsic volcanics. The mafic sills are
absent from the clastic sediments in the upper portions.
2. The Lower Sequence is dominated by a series of tholeiitic basalts underlain by basal
komatiitic, peridotitic and high-Mg basaltic lavas with minor turbiditic and
conglomeratic sediments. Calc-alkaline intermediate volcanics and minor sediments
occur lower in the basalt sequences. The Lower Sequence also contains units of BIF
and intruded by dolerite and gabbro sills. The top contact of the Lower Sequence is
marked by the onset of felsic volcanism.
Craig (2005) divided the Laverton District into three north trending litho - tectonic
terrains:
• Western Terrain - dominated by mafic-ultramafic volcanics of the Lower
Sequence,
• Central Terrain - characterised calc-alkaline felsic to intermediate volcanics and
siliciclastics of the Upper Sequence,
• Eastern Terrain - characterised by mafic/ultramafic volcanics of the Lower
Sequence.
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The Mount Weld carbonatite is intruded along the boundary between the Central and Eastern
Terrains. The terrain boundaries display evidence of both transcurrent and reverse faulting.
Elongate basins of conglomerate together with syenitic intrusive are localised along the flanks
of the terrains. Small internal granitoids host gold mineralisation at certain sites (Craig, 2005).
4.2.2 Calypso geology

The Calypso gold deposit is located within, but adjacent to the southern boundary of an east
north-easterly trending internal drainage area approximately six kilometres long and 1,200 to
1,900 metres broad. All drainages into this area flow from the east north-east and east or the
west south-west and Cainozoic to Quaternary sediments cover the surface in the project
area.
From aeromagnetic data and geological mapping by the Australian Geological Survey
Organisation (AGSO), Department of Primary Industries & Energy (1997), the host
Precambrian bedrock sequence appears to be northerly trending interbedded porphyritic
felsic volcanics, sedimentary rocks and cherts, with amphibolitic rocks inferred to both the
east and west. A nominally east-west intrusive Proterozoic dolerite is shown on the AGSO
geological map appearing to cut through the gold-bearing lode sequence.
The depressed internal drainage area within which the Crescent gold mineralisation has been
located appears to be originally glacial in origin. Within eight kilometres to the east north-
east, east and south-west of the proposed mine, are several mapped outcrops and subcrops
of Permian glacial boulders and associated residual tillite, the two closest being within two
kilometres to the east north-east of the proposed Mine area which itself contains no
recognised outcropping residual tillite.
The dominant features are quartz and gypsum dunes and both proximal and distal colluvial
deposits with smaller outcrops of lateritic massive, rubbly duricrust. The original Beasley
Creek Pit mined at an earlier date, is in the largest laterite outcrop area less than one
kilometre north of the Calypso prospect.
The area proposed to be mined is effectively flat with less than three metres of relief. The
geological data supplied suggests mafic rocks to the west (footwall), a sedimentary sequence
hosting the mineralisation and an ultramafic sequence to the east.
4.2.3 Calypso resource statement

The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project has an indicated mineral resource of approximately
268,483 tonnes of gold ore and 3,535,340 tonnes of waste to be mined over 6 months.
Table 2: Gold ore and waste
High grade Low grade Total Ore Total Waste Total Material
(tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes)
263,556 4,972
Calypso 268,483 3,535,340 3,803,823
(@2.72g/t) (@0.92g/t)
All figures represent an inferred estimate.
4.2.4 Calypso mine waste characterisation

The mine waste characterisation study undertaken by MBS Environmental (2011), included
as Appendix A, confirmed that all waste rock types are expected to be Non Acid Forming
(NAF). Most waste types contained appreciable amounts of acid neutralising minerals such
as calcite (CaCO3), with varying degrees of substitution of calcium by magnesium (MBS
2011).
Leachate from waste rock is predicted to be slightly alkaline and contain extremely low
concentrations of most metals and metalloids. Barium and arsenic may be present in slightly
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elevated concentrations, but not sufficiently high to increase concentrations in the underlying
groundwater.
A single sample of fresh rock, described as dolerite or amphibolites, contained a slightly
elevated concentration of water-soluble selenium. This sample was collected at a depth
below the proposed outline of the pit and may not be representative of fresh waste rock.
In the highly unlikely event of acidic leachate from the upper oxidised waste rock interacting
with the lower oxidised and transitional zone waste rock, slight increases in the
concentrations of water-soluble copper, manganese and zinc may result. However, the
maximum predicted levels are unlikely to result in increased concentrations in the underlying
groundwater.
The major criterion for selection of materials for coverage of waste rock stockpiles will be
physical competence. Several lithologies contain significant amounts of clay-sized materials,
which may be dispersive. These wastes are not highly sodic. Potential for dispersion is
believed to be associated with low levels of salinity rather than high sodicity.
4.2.5 Calypso soils

The Calypso project occurs in a generally low relief topographical area within the Salinaland
Plains Zone of the Murchison Province. The dominant landform system is the Tiger Land
System, which corresponds to hardpan plains with level to very gently inclined plains subject
to sheet flow, with mantles of fine ironstone gravel. It also contains sandy banks, generally
contour aligned.
Dominant soil types within the Tiger Land System are shallow red earths or sands on
hardpan with deep red earth on hardpan. At the Calypso site the soil is described as red,
very friable, clay soil, consisting primarily of hematite-coated quartz sand, kaolinite and
feldspar. Hardpan is generally encountered at a depth of less than 0.5 metres. Calcrete,
quartz and ferruginous lag are distributed in varying abundances across the surface in the
vicinity of the existing pit. The lag represents an accumulation of larger fragments, after
weathering of finer-grained materials. Ferruginous gravels represent the most common type
of lag. Coarse quartz lag is dispersed around small quartz veins in the area.
4.3 Water
4.3.1 Groundwater
The proposed Calypso Mine area is located within the Public Drinking Water Source Area
(PDWSA) of the Laverton Water Reserve and Catchment Area (DoW, 2007) (Figure 2). This
PDWSA is designed to protect the North Wedge Pit and Beasley Creek borefields from
polluting activities (MWES, 2011). The proposed Calypso Mine is approximately 2.5 km from
the Beasley Creek borefield Wellhead Protection Zone (WPZ).
The abandoned Beasly Creek Pit is approximately 300 m north of the proposed Calypso Gold
Mine and 700 m south of the Beasley Creek borefield. The Beasley Creek pit was mined by
Western Mining Corporation’s Windarra Nickel Project during the late 1980s, when the
Beasley Creek borefield was still used to supply the town of Laverton during summer months.
At the time a hydrogeological study into potential effects on the borefield was conducted and
is discussed in the hydrogeological assessment of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine by
MWES (2011, Appendix B).
Both Calypso and Beasley Creek pits are located on a basement high between two possible
palaeochannel aquifers. The palaeochannels are minor tributaries of the Lake Carey
palaeodrainage system. The main trunk palaeochannel is more than 2 km from the proposed
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Calypso Gold Mine and will not have any influence on the dewatering of the pit due to low
permeability rocks surrounding the pit (MWES, 2011).
Currently the Beasley Creek Borefield is maintained as a backup supply for the town of
Laverton.
Groundwater in the vicinity of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine is expected to be brackish
(total dissolved solids expected to be approximately 1500-2000 mg/L) and slightly alkaline.
The groundwater table is expected to be similar to that encountered during the mining of the
Beasley Creek pit, which was 19 m below ground level (water table at approximately
411 m AHD).
4.3.2 Surface water

The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project located within a semi-arid climate. There are no
permanent watercourses or wetlands. The area is relatively flat with minor ephemeral
drainage lines that run through the project area. Clearing of these will be avoided where
possible. For the majority of the year the water systems are dry and thus surface runoff
occurs only during and immediately after significant rainfall.
Regional drainage is to the south west into the Lake Carey salt lake system. The proposed
project is located approximately 2 km south of Beasley Creek and 2.8 km north of Skull
Creek.
The proposed Calypso Mine area is located within the Laverton Water Reserve and
Catchment Area (DoW, 2007), however the proposed Calypso Gold Mine is not situated in
the catchment for North Wedge Pit, which supplies Laverton with potable water.
Appropriate surface water management practices will be implemented through the LGP EMP
to minimise erosion and minimise potential impacts on the quality of surface water. The
clearing is unlikely to cause deterioration in the quality of any surface or underground water.
The haul road of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project will cross four minor ephemeral
drainage lines.
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Legend Crescent Gold Limited

Crescent Gold Tenements Calypso Pit Outline Apollo Gold Office
Watercourse lines Calypso Haul Road Apollo Gold Run Of Mine LAVERTON GOLD PROJECT
Aboriginal Heritage Calypso Dewatering Reservoir Apollo haul Road
CALYPSO SURFACE DRAINAGE
Public Drinking Water Source Area CalypsoOffice
FIGURE 2
Calypso Run Of Mine
Calypso Waste Landform GIS: H.TRAN DATE: 24/06/2011
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4.4 Climate
Laverton’s climate is arid with high summer temperatures and low annual rainfall. Average
daily maximum temperature ranges from 18.3 degrees Celsius in June to upwards of
35.5 degrees Celsius in January. Average daily minimum temperature ranges from
5.7 degrees Celsius in July to 21.4 degrees Celsius in January (Bureau of Meteorology
(BoM), 2010). Rainfall is unreliable with higher rainfall occurring in the summer months. The
average annual rainfall for Laverton is 278.2 mm. The mean number of rainfall days over a
14 year period is 34.7 days per year. Figure 3 shows average monthly temperatures for
Laverton from 1991 to 2010 and rainfall from 1994 to 2010 (BoM, 2010).
Figure 3: Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Laverton 1991 to 2010
4.5 Flora and vegetation

A flora and vegetation assessment of the Calypso Gold Mine Project area was undertaken by
Botanica (2011a) (Appendix C).A vegetation community map of the assessed area was
provided as Figure 4.
The project area has been well documented in a broad sense, and is identified by Beard
(1990) as lying in the Austin Botanical Province. Vegetation of the Austin Botanical District is
described as mainly mulga (Acacia aneura) low woodland on plains, grading into mulga scrub
on hills (Beard 1990).
A total of 137 plant species were recorded over the study area representing 66 genera and
34 families.
Fourteen vegetation associations were identified within the study area, none of which have
national environmental significance as defined by the Commonwealth Environment Protection
and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). No Threatened Ecological Communities
(TECs) were recorded in the survey area. The proposed Calypso Mine is not located near
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any Priority Ecological Communities (PEC), the closest being the Mount Jumbo PEC (priority
3) located approximately 5 km to the south of the proposed mine.
4.5.1 Rare or Priority flora

No Declared Rare Flora or Priority Flora were identified in the surveyed area by Botanica
(2011a).
No Rare or Priority species are to be disturbed by the Calypso Gold Mine Project.
4.5.2 Remnant vegetation

The vegetation communities surveyed in the Calypso Gold Mine Project area are not
considered to be remnant in either a local or bioregional context.
4.5.3 Weeds
Botanica (2011a) recorded three common weed species: Acetosa vesicaria (ruby dock),
Lysimachia arvensis (Pimpernel) and Brassica tournefortii (Mediterranean Turnip).
None of these species are listed Declared Plants by the Department of Agriculture and Food.
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Aboriginal Heritage Calypso Haul Road Apollo Gold Run Of Mine LAVERTON GOLD PROJECT
Public Drinking Water Source Area Calypso Dewatering Reservoir Apollo haul Road CALYPSO VEGETATION COMMUNITIES
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4.6 Fauna
Botanica Consulting conducted a Level 1 Fauna Surveys for the Calypso Gold Mine Project
area (Appendix D). For the proposed Calypso Gold Mine open pit area evidence of 45 native
fauna species was found. Evidence of five introduced species was also found.
The study found that the fauna habitats within the development area are widespread in the
wider area and the faunal assemblage identified as potentially present is unlikely to be
different to similar habitat located elsewhere in the region (Botanica, 2011b).
4.6.1 Rare or Priority fauna

No fauna species of conservation significance (listed on state or federal priority lists of DEC
priority species) were positively identified during the Level 1 reconnaissance surveys for the
proposed Calypso Gold Mine (Botanica, 2011b).
Based on the habitats present, Botanica (2011b) found that 4 species of conservation
significance could possibly be utilising the project areas, they are:
• Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon - S4 (WC Act)
The species potentially utilises some sections of the study area as part of a much
larger home range, though records in this area are rare. Known to utilise
decommissioned pit walls for nesting where suitable crevices present. No potential
nest sites observed.
• Ardeotis australis Australian Bustard - P4 (DEC Priority Species)
May infrequently traverse the area but it would not be specifically attracted to the site
and would only ever be present as individuals or very small groups for small periods
of time.
• Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater – S3 (WC Act), Migratory (EPBCAct)
Common seasonal visitor to southern half of WA. Likely to use the study area on
occasions though it would not be specifically attracted to site.
• Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift – S3 (WC Act), Migratory (EPBC Act)
Rare seasonal visitor. May forage in area but very unlikely to roost.
The assessment results also suggest that no species of conservation significance has the
potential to be directly affected to any significant degree by the proposal. Available evidence
suggests that a significant proportion of the species discussed are locally extinct or unlikely to
use the site due to a lack of suitable habitat (Botanica, 2011b). Those species that potentially
utilise the site are relatively wide ranging and/or will persist in adjoining unaffected areas.
No significant impact on any EPBC Act threatened species is anticipated, principally because
none can be considered likely to be using the site to any significant degree (Botanica,
2011b). The site also does not appear to contain habitat that could be considered critical for
the recovery of any listed threatened species (Botanica, 2011b).
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4.7 Social environment
4.7.1 Aboriginal ethnography and archaeology

The Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) protects places and objects that may be of importance
and significance to people of Aboriginal descent in Western Australia. These places and
objects may be identified as a site and recorded on the Register of Aboriginal sites. All sites
are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) whether or not they are recorded on
the Register.
To prevent disturbance to Aboriginal sites a heritage survey was conducted by Tamora Pty
Ltd (Machin, 1998). The full report is included as Appendix E. The survey included Wongatha
traditional owners Aubrey Lynch, Danny Harris, Cyril Barnes, Celia Sullivan, Jackie McLean,
Samuel Stokes, Bradley Stokes, Beverly Lynch and Elizabeth Wyatt. The Wongatha
informants “did not identify any significant Aboriginal Heritage sites in the survey area
(Machin, 1998).
An archaeological study of an area that includes the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project
area was conducted by Quartermaine Consultants (McGann, 1998). The full report is
included as Appendix F. The report identified 5 locations that may be of archaeological
interest. All five sites are south of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project area and
proposed haul road.
Enquiries to the Aboriginal Heritage Enquiry System for all of the tenements to be impacted
by the proposed Calypso Gold Mine found three registered Aboriginal site in the proximity of
the proposed open pit and haul road:
• Site ID15633
• Site ID15632
• Site ID 15629
No identified Aboriginal sites will be disturbed by the Calypso Gold Mine Project.
4.7.2 Land use and community

The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project area is located on the Laverton Downs Pastoral
Lease. No wells, fences or other pastoral infrastructure will be affected by the proposed
Calypso Gold Mine Project.
Mining is an established land use in the Laverton region and has occurred historically in the
general area. Mining is generally supported by the local community as evidenced by the
ongoing cooperation and support Crescent receives from the Shire of Laverton. A number of
previously mined pits, waste rock stockpiles and associated mining infrastructure are located
in the general area. Development of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project will result in a
continuation of the established land use of mining.
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5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The following section describes the key elements of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project.
The active mining of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project is programmed to last for
6 months starting as soon as the project has the required approvals in place. Figure 5 shows
the layout of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine and Figure 6 shows the layout of the proposed
Calypso Gold Mine haul road.
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Main Roads Calypso Run Of Mine Meters
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Public Drinking Water Source Area Calypso Dewatering Reservoir Apollo haul Road
CALYPSO HAUL ROAD
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5.1 Area of disturbance

A total of approximately 62.7 ha will be disturbed over four tenements. The breakdown of
disturbances is contained in the following disturbance tables.
Table 3: Disturbance table for M38/49
Mining Lease M38/49

Description of mining disturbance Area (ha)
Open pits 6.7
ROM (low risk) 9.4
Waste landform 20.2
Topsoil stockpile 0.8
Mine infrastructure (offices, crib room, ablutions, park- 0.8
up, refuel facilities)
Haul road 3.2
Turkey nest dam 0.3
Undisturbed land and pre-existing disturbance 903.65

Total 945.05
TENEMENT AREA 945.05
Mining Lease M38/40

Haul road 4.9

Total 986.6
TENEMENT AREA 986.6
Mining Lease M38/48

Haul road 5.8

Total 611.7
TENEMENT AREA 611.7
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Mining Lease M38/101

Haul road 10.6

Total 571.7
TENEMENT AREA 571.7
5.2 Open cut pit

The proposed Calypso Gold Mine will potentially consist of one pit, as shown in Figure 5.
Mining will initially require drill and blast to break through a surface laterite lay following by
free digging. Ore will be transferred from the mining haul trucks to the long distance haul
trucks at a ROM stockpile area. Ground surface is at approximately 430 m AHD and the pit
will extend to approximately 370 m AHD, giving a pit depth of approximately 60 m.
5.2.1 Abandoned pit lake

The proposed Calypso Gold Mine pit will intersect the water table at around 19 m below the
surface. The Calypso Gold Mine Project will require a program of dewatering as described in
Section 5.5. At the cessation of mining pit lakes will form. Water quality of rainfall seeping
through the exposed pit walls will be near neutral to slightly alkaline and slightly to moderately
saline. Sodium chloride and calcium sulphate are predicted to be the major solutes.
Evaporation will increase the dissolved salts concentrations in groundwater seepage and pit
wall runoff so that the final pit void water quality will be more saline than that of the natural
fresh to slightly brackish groundwater at Calypso. Concentrations of soluble metals and
metalloids are predicted to be very low, although arsenic and possibly selenium
concentrations may be slightly elevated compared to maximum values for freshwater
ecosystem protection and human drinking water quality (MBS, 2011). However, groundwater
at several mine sites near Laverton are known to contain naturally elevated concentrations of
arsenic (MBS, 2011).
5.3 Waste rock disposal

Waste rock from the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project will be used to create a waste rock
landform located as shown in Figure 5. Upon completion the waste rock landform will be
rehabilitated to create a permanent landscape feature that is safe, stable, non-eroding and
suitable for the revegetation with native plant species.
The waste characterisation study (MBS 2011), provided as Appendix A and described in
Section 4.2.4, found that the likelihood of mined waste disposed of in a waste landform is
highly unlikely to generate acid leachate or generate saline leachate. The waste
characterisation found that some lithologies in the waste cross-section contain significant
amounts of clay-sized materials which may be dispersive. This material will be encased in the
waste landform with more competent material placed on the waste landform surfaces.
Oxidised laterite at near surface will be set aside to armour the waste landform. Topsoil will
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be stockpiled during construction to provide a growing medium for revegetation at the

cessation of mining.
5.4 Mine support facilities

A support facility area for the contract mining company will be established at Calypso as
shown in Figure 5. It has been deliberately located outside the Laverton Water Reserve to
minimise potential impacts on the PDWSA. It will consist of the following:
• Portable office and crib room
• Portable ablution block
• Park up area
• Portable refuelling facilities
All other mining support facilities will remain in the vicinity of the Barnicoat Gold Plant
(M38/318) or other locations around the Laverton Gold Project. All facilities not part of the
proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project are in place under existing Government approvals.
5.5 Dewatering
Resource drilling has indicated that the groundwater level at Calypso (411 m AHD) is
19 metres below surface (430 m AHD). It is understood that the aquifer is not directly
connected with the main trunk of the Lake Carey palaeodrainage system aquifer and that
there will not be large volumes of water produced at Calypso due to the low permeability of
the rocks surrounding the proposed pit.
Groundwater seeping into the pit at the proposed Calypso Gold Mine will be managed by an
in-pit sump and pump. Water will be pumped into a turkeys nest at the surface and from there
it will be used for dust suppression on surrounding haul roads and mine operation areas.
A Groundwater Extraction Licence covering the proposed Calypso Gold Mine on M38/49 has
been applied for concurrent to this mining proposal.
5.6 Haul road

The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project haul road will be built to transport of ore from the
proposed Calypso Gold Mine to the Barrick Granny Smith Gold Plant as shown in Figure 6.
The haul road will be 7.3 km long. Starting at the edge of the Calypso Gold Mine on M38/49,
the haul road will travel south traversing M38/40, M38/48 and M38/101 eventually meeting an
existing Crescent haul road just east of the proposed Apollo mine site.
To construct a road with a 12m wide running surface the ultimate clearing disturbance will be
up to 32m wide as shown in Figure 7. The haul road in cross-section falls to each edge of the
road at least 3% to minimise ponding of rain water on trafficked areas and to reduce pot
holing. V drains will have a 1:5 gradient to be driveable should vehicles wander off the road.
Material from the V drains will typically provide the required pavement material for the running
surface.
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Figure 7: Typical haul road cross section
Four ephemeral drainage line crossings have been identified along the haul road route as
shown in Figure 6. All four of the crossings will transect the haul road via a floodway following
the basic design used for roads shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Typical floodway cross section
5.7 Ore transport

Ore will be transported from the proposed Calypso Gold Mine to the Barrick Granny Smith
Gold Plant using a fleet of road trains along Crescent’s network of private haul roads.
5.8 Ore processing and tailings disposal

Ore from the proposed Calypso Gold Mine will be processed at the Barrick Granny Smith
Gold Plant. Tailings will be disposed of by Barrick at the existing Granny Smith Tailings
Storage Facility. Gold processing and tailings disposal will occur under Barrick’s existing DEC
licences.
5.9 Resource requirements and regional infrastructure

Development of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project is required for continued
development of the Laverton Gold Project. It will not create any additional requirements for
regional resources over the current operations.
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5.10 Compliance with tenement conditions

This Mining Proposal seeks to develop a gold mining operation on existing Mining Tenements
M38/49, M38/40, M38/48 and M38/101.
M38/49, M38/48 and M38/40 have conditions relating to activity with the Laverton Water
Reserve. The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project is in the Laverton Water Reserve,
however will have no effect on any water supply infrastructure.
Condition number 29 of M38/49 prohibits all mining activities in the PDWSA unless the
approval the DoW has been obtained. This consent is being sought from the DoW concurrent
to this Mining Proposal application.
5.11 Compliance with legislation and other approvals

In Western Australia a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the DMP and the EPA
(Environmental Protection Authority) expedites the approval process of exploration and
mining projects. Subject to a proposal not triggering criteria listed in the MoU (Table 7) the
DMP has the authority to assess and approve the proposal instead of referring it to the EPA
for assessment under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
The total volume of material to be mined will be approximately 3,803,823 tonnes over a
period of 6 months; therefore the proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project will not trigger referral
criterion 1.
The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project triggers criterion 7 as it is situated in the Laverton
Water Reserve and Catchment Area and therefore has been referred to the EPA.
Clearing of native vegetation, dewatering, water abstraction for dust management,
progressive rehabilitation and environmental management due to development of this haul
road will be reported in the Annual Environmental Report (AER).
Day to day environmental management of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine will be governed
by the Laverton Gold Project Environmental Management System. The proposed Calypso
Gold Mine is being included in the Laverton Gold Project Rehabilitation and Closure Plan.
The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project will comply with the provisions of the Aboriginal
Heritage Act, 1972.
The Environmental Protection Act 1986 and Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native
Vegetation) Regulations 2004 require all land clearing related to mining and mineral
exploration activities to be approved by DMP, on delegation from Department of Environment
and Conservation (DEC). Areas requiring different land clearing activities over a period of
time (e.g. ongoing mining and exploration programs) require a Purpose Permit to Clear Land.
An application for a Purpose Clearing Permit has submitted to the DMP.
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Table 7: Assessment against Criteria for a Referral under Part IV (Environmental Impact
Assessment) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
Criteria
Referral criteria
Triggered
1 Extracting from an open pit or underground Refer to EPA NO

operation greater than 10 million tonnes of
material (waste and ore) per annum.
2 Processing of greater than 2 million tonnes of ore Refer to EPA NO
per annum.
3 On pre-1899 Crown Grant lands and consequently Refer to EPA NO
not subject to the Mining Act 1978.
4 Wholly or partly within a Red Book Area or Bush Refer to EPA if proposal is within, NO
Forever Site. or wholly or partly within 2km of
the area
5 Wholly or partly within the following DEC managed Refer to EPA if proposal is within, NO
areas: or wholly or partly within 2km of
the area
National Park.
Nature Reserve.
Conservation Park.
State Forest.
Timber Reserve.
Regional Park.
Proposed DEC Reserve.
DEC Pastoral Lease.
Threatened Ecological Community.
6 Having a direct or indirect effect upon Refer to EPA NO

environmentally significant lakes and wetlands or
a declared occupied town site.
7 Impact to a water resource area, including a water Refer to EPA if proposal is within, YES
reserve, a declared or proposed water supply or wholly or partly within 2km of a
catchment area or groundwater protection area. water resource area
8 Within 2km of the coastline or a Private Refer to EPA NO
Conservation Reserve.
9 Wholly or partly within the following sensitive Refer to EPA if proposal is within, NO
areas: or wholly or partly within 2km of
the area
World Heritage Property.
Biosphere Reserve.
Heritage Site.
Soil Reference Site.
10 DMP will use its best judgment, and where Refer on case by case basis N/A
necessary seek advice from the EPA Service Unit,
to determine whether proposals require referral to
the EPA where there is potential for significant
impact on areas of outstanding scenic or
landscape values.
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6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT

In compliance with tenement conditions, an Annual Environmental Report will be submitted to
the DMP providing a detailed overview of the Laverton Gold Project’s previous year’s
operation, environmental impacts and their management, environmental monitoring results
and developments scheduled for the subsequent year.
Commitment 1: Crescent will report on the environmental management of the proposed
Calypso Gold Mine Project in the Laverton Gold Project Annual Environmental Report.
The Laverton Gold Project currently operates under an Environmental Management System.
Commitment 2: Management of the environmental issues associated with Calypso Gold
Mine will be incorporated into Laverton Gold Project Environmental Management System.
Management measures specific to the Laverton Water Reserve and Catchment Area are
detailed in the Laverton Water Reserve Mining Environmental Management Plan
(Appendix G).
6.1 Land clearing

Land clearing/vegetation removal will be necessary for the development of the proposed
Calypso Gold Pit, haul road and dewatering pipeline. The total area of land clearing for the
project is approximately 62.7 hectares.
A Purpose Clearing Permit application is being applied for concurrently with this mining
proposal.
The areas to be cleared contain vegetation associations that are common and widespread
within the region. The proposed Calypso Gold Mine project will only clear areas that are
essential for the project to proceed.
Commitment 3: Land clearing will be kept to a minimum.
Commitment 4: Where possible land clearing will occur on previously disturbed land.
The ephemeral drainage lines in the project area, defined by ribbons of dense vegetation, will
be avoided as much as possible.
6.2 Water
6.2.1 Surface water

There are no permanent water lakes or watercourses within the proposed Calypso Gold
Project and it is not situated in the catchment for North Wedge Pit.
Commitment 5: Disturbance to ephemeral drainage lines, identified by dense vegetation
growing along a stony scoured channel, will be kept to a minimum.
Commitment 6: Haul road watering will be managed to avoid runoff impacting upon roadside
vegetation.
6.2.2 Groundwater
It will be necessary to lower the groundwater level at the Calypso Gold Mine for the 6 month
duration of mining. This will be achieved by extracting water from a sump within the pit. The
water quality is around 1500-2000 mg/L TDS. The estimated water volume required to be
extracted will be up to 300 m3 per day.
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It is understood that dewatering at the proposed Calypso Gold Mine is unlikely to affect the
Beasley Creek borefield due to its distance from the borefield and the presence of the
Beasley Creek pit in between, which itself did not affect the borefield during mining. This is
further discussed in Appendix B.
The water extracted from the proposed Calypso Gold Mine is to be pumped into a turkey nest
dam and then used for dust suppression as described in Section 5.5. The water will be
extracted according to the conditions of a Groundwater Extraction Licence to be issued by
the DoW.
Commitment 7: Groundwater will only be pumped out of the Calypso pit during mining for
use for dust suppression.
It is understood that at the end of the temporary groundwater extraction the dry cone of
depression will recharge from the surrounding aquifers and return to its current level. At the
completion of mining this will form permanent pit lakes in the proposed Calypso Gold Mine
abandoned pit.
Water quality of rainfall seeping through the exposed pit walls will be near neutral to slightly
alkaline and slightly to moderately saline. Sodium chloride and calcium sulphate are
predicted to be the major solutes. With the possible exception of arsenic, concentrations of
heavy metal contaminants will be relatively low and within Livestock Drinking Water Quality
guidelines.
Evaporation will increase the dissolved salts concentrations in groundwater seepage and pit
wall runoff so that the final pit void water quality will be more saline than that of the natural
fresh to slightly brackish groundwater at Calypso.
6.3 Flora, fauna and ecosystem
6.3.1 Flora and vegetation management

The flora and vegetation study of the proposed Calypso Gold Mine project area (Botanica,
2011a) found that the proposed mine does not contain the following environmental values:
• Vegetation that comprises a high level of biological diversity
• Vegetation that is whole or part of, or is necessary for the maintenance of, a
threatened ecological community.
• Native vegetation that is remnant in an area that has already been cleared.
• In the vicinity of a conservation area.
• Declared Rare Flora or Priority Flora.
Commitment 8: No rare or Priority plant species will be disturbed by the proposed Calypso
Gold Mine Project.
Potential impacts on flora and vegetation include clearing of native vegetation and the
introduction of weeds.
The management strategies to be adopted to minimise the impact of the proposed mine on
flora and vegetation are:
1. Minimise the areas to be cleared and to operate within previously disturbed areas
where possible (commitments under Land Clearing)
2. All disturbed surfaces, except the pit void, will be rehabilitated during mine operation
or at closure (commitment under Closure and Rehabilitation)
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3. Commitment 9: Weed hygiene measures will be implemented on all earth moving

equipment to avoid the inadvertent spread of weeds
4. Commitment 10: Weed species will be controlled with a spraying program on an as
needed basis.
6.3.2 Fauna
The Level 1 terrestrial fauna studies of the Calypso Gold Mine project area (Botanica 2011b)
found that the proposed project would have a low risk of significantly impacting on:
• Terrestrial fauna in a regional context;
• Species of conservation significance;
• An ecosystem of high functional value; or
• An ecosystem that is important in a regional context.
Clearing of vegetation and operation of the mine may result in the loss of a limited number of
individuals and species at a local level. Potential impacts on fauna include; habitat
fragmentation, altered fire regimes, increased feral fauna, dust, voids, noise, light, vibration
and road deaths.
The management strategies to be adopted to minimise the impact of the proposed Calypso
Gold Mine project on fauna are:
1. Minimise the areas to be cleared and to operate within previously disturbed areas
where possible (commitments under Land Clearing); and
2. Commitment 11: Issues associated with the preservation and protection of fauna will
be included in the staff and contractor induction program.
6.4 Topsoil and soil profiles

Previous experience in nearby areas and close site investigations indicate that the areas that
are to be cleared for the proposed Calypso Gold Mine do not support a topsoil rich in
nutrients, seed-bank and biological activity. However the topsoil and weathered subsoil found
on the site are nevertheless a valuable resource as a growing medium for post-mining
rehabilitation.
Experience from other Laverton Gold Project mines is that the depth of topsoil and subsoil
that can be recovered prior to mining is dependent on the depth of underlying rocks. Clearing
dozers will be instructed to recover as much material as possible.
Commitment 12: Cleared vegetation and topsoil will be stockpiled for later use in site
rehabilitation.
To minimise losses due to wind and water erosion:
Commitment 13: Clearing and topsoil stripping will not be done during periods of rain or high
wind.
6.5 Domestic and industrial waste

Waste products will be managed in accordance with the Laverton Gold Project Environmental
Management Plan, which has recently been revised.
Commitment 14: Non-hazardous solid wastes will be disposed at the licensed landfill facility
at a licensed landfill facility.
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6.5.1 Sewerage
There will be no onsite treatment of sewage at Calypso. Portable chemical toilets will be
provided and installed in compliance with Department of Health requirements.
The portable ablution building will be situated within a bunded area at least 100 metres from
drainage lines and outside the Laverton Water Reserve.
Small volumes of grey water from kitchen and bathroom sinks will be disposed of into a
gravel leach drain.
6.5.2 Hydrocarbon management

Diesel fuel will be stored in a portable self bunded 55 kL fuel storage tank which will be
positioned outside of the Laverton Water Reserve. Lubricants and waste oil will also be
contained within portable bunding. The diesel fuel tank will be connected to a fuel bowser for
truck and light vehicle refuelling. All refuelling and vehicle maintenance will occur within a
bunded area sufficiently large enough to prevent uncontrolled releases from flowing into any
drainage lines.
The bunded refuelling area will be built over an impervious plastic layer covered with 200 mm
of soil to prevent tearing or puncture. At decommissioning, the 200 mm of soil will be
investigated to determine whether any of it is contaminated from hydrocarbon spillage and if
so, the affected soil will be bio-remediated.
Commitment 15: Spill kits will be placed at the refuelling area and in service vehicles and
staff will be trained in the proper use of the spill kits.
All spills will be investigated by Crescent Gold representatives to assess whether any
changes to operating procedures are required to prevent future spills.
6.6 Atmospheric pollution and noise
6.6.1 Atmospheric pollution

Potential sources of atmospheric pollution from the proposed Calypso Gold Mine will be:
• Engine exhausts from diesel powered mobile and stationary equipment,
• Dust generated from vegetation and topsoil removal; and,
• Generation of dust from vehicle movement on the unsealed roads.
Emissions from diesel powered equipment are regarded as unavoidable in this mining
operation. The emissions will occur in an isolated and open air environment and as such will
not pose an appreciable threat to the local community or environment. Emissions associated
with mining will be detailed in the National Pollutant Inventory Report submitted annually to
the DEC.
Dust associated with mining in the Laverton area is a localised issue with little or no
appreciable impact on surrounding communities or flora and fauna.
Dust emissions will be minimised by:
• Minimising the area requiring vegetation removal (Commitment under land clearing).
• Topsoil stripping and spreading activities will not be undertaken in high wind or high
rain conditions (Commitment under Topsoil and Soil Profiles).
• Commitment 16: Roads and trafficked surfaces will be watered to minimise dust
according to the prevailing environmental conditions.
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6.6.2 Noise
The proposed Calypso Gold Mine will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Noise
emissions are not considered to be a significant environmental issue due to the operation
occurring in a remote location. The nearest settlement is the town of Laverton, 8 km away.
The town of Laverton is tolerant of mining and currently hosts mining with 2 km of houses
without complaints.
No specific noise management is planned for the proposed Calypso Gold Mine.
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7. SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT
7.1 Heritage
The proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project area has been thoroughly surveyed for significant
ethnographic and archaeological sites. The only sites identified are already registered with
the Department of Indigenous Affairs.
Commitment 17: No identified sites will be disturbed by the proposed Calypso Gold Mine.
Crescent Gold is confident that the proposed Calypso Open Pit and Haul Road can proceed
without contravening the Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972).
Commitment 18: In the event that an Aboriginal cultural heritage site or artefacts are
discovered during the mine construction or operation, Crescent Gold will cease operations in
the area and immediately advise the Wongatha Native Title representatives and the
Department of Indigenous Affairs, and abide by the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.
7.2 Land use and community

The Calypso Open Pit and Haul Road will be located within the Shire of Laverton, a district
with a history of mining and extensive grazing activity.
In June 2011 Crescent wrote letters to stakeholders informing them of its intention to develop
the Calypso Gold Mine Project and inviting their comment. The stakeholders identified are
the Laverton Downs Pastoral Station, Wongatha Native Title Representatives and the Shire
of Laverton.
No specific landuse and community management is planned for the proposed Calypso Gold
Mine Project.
7.3 Social environment

Mining and development of this project will allow continuation of the Laverton Gold Project
which will provide direct employment for approximately 200 people on site and additional
support staff in Perth. Indirect, positive flow on employment impacts will also be passed on to
the community.
7.4 Workforce induction and training

An environmental and heritage awareness induction and training program has been updated
for the Laverton Gold Project. This program ensures that the project’s workforce is aware of:
• The project area surrounding environment;
• The type and extent of the project’s potential impacts to the surrounding environment;
• The operation’s commitments and strategies to manage these impacts;
• The individual environmental and heritage management responsibilities of employees.
Employees and contractors involved with the construction, maintenance and operation of the
proposed Calypso Gold Mine will participate in this induction prior to commencement of
employment at the Laverton Gold Project.
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8. REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE
8.1 Rehabilitation
Completion criteria for rehabilitation of the project will be progressively developed using the
Rehabilitation and Closure Plan, included as Appendix H, as a basis to develop the Closure
Plan no more than 12 months after commencement of mining.
Commitment 19: Progressive rehabilitation will be undertaken, wherever practicable.
Prior to commencement of closure activities, Crescent Gold will liaise with the Mount Weld
Pastoral Station and the Shire of Laverton to determine if either party requires haul roads to
be retained and if work is required to reduce the width of these roads. With the consent of the
DMP, ongoing management and responsibility for these roads will be transferred to the
appropriate party at the completion of closure activities. Where haul roads are no longer
required, culverts will be removed, topsoil respread and the running surface deep ripped to
remove compaction.
General rehabilitation will entail:
• Treating any localised contamination resulting from closure activities or the removal of
infrastructure. Depending on the contaminant type and concentration, contaminated
material may be removed or treated in situ;
• Mechanical treatment where appropriate of compacted surfaces;
• Re-profiling of surfaces using site specific criteria developed from studies associated
with final landform design;
• Seed of similar composition and representative of the plant communities of the project
area will be sourced locally and applied to prepared surfaces.
Commitment 20: On decommissioning of the Mine, all temporary infrastructure will be
removed from site and all disturbed surfaces will be rehabilitated, unless otherwise agreed
with the DMP.
Commitment 21: Rehabilitation of surfaces will include direct seeding with suitable species
and planting with tube-stock of key species.
Commitment 22: Revegetation works will be monitored and, if required, remedial works will
be undertaken.
8.1.1 Waste landform rehabilitation

The final waste landform will adhere to the following design principles and rehabilitation
practices:
• The final shape will be as circular as possible as this maximises the ratio of volume to
surface area.
• The maximum batter angle will be 15⁰ (27% grade) and the maximum landform height
will be 20m.
• The batter slope will be continuous (no benches).
• If practical, a concave batter slope will be constructed.
• Batter slopes will be as smooth as possible to avoid zones of water concentration and
erosion.
• The waste landform will be designed to capture water on its top for infiltration into the
landform rather than as runoff down the batter slopes.
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• Brown oxide material will be used to armour the waste landform and to provide a
subsoil growth medium.
• Stockpiled topsoil will be dedicated to covering the batter slopes.
• Stockpiled vegetation will be strategically placed to prevent slope erosion.
• All surfaces will be contour scarified and seeded with appropriate local plant species.
• Revegetation success and slope stability will be monitored and, if required, remedial
measures will be undertaken.
8.2 Mine closure

A Rehabilitation and Closure Plan has been produced for the proposed Calypso Open Pit and
Haul Road in line with the Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council
(ANZMEC)/Minerals Council of Australia (August 2000) Strategic Framework for Mine
Closure. This plan is presented as Appendix H.
Commitment 23: The Calypso Gold Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan will be included in
the updated version of the Laverton Gold Project Rehabilitation and Closure Plan.
8.2.1 Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholders identified are:
• Company: management, employees (including contractors) and shareholders
are being made aware through the closure planning process of the closure liabilities,
the obligations of the Company with respect to the liabilities and the proposed
management strategies the Company has in place to address the liabilities.
• Community: the key community stakeholders are the local traditional owners,
local pastoralists, local residents of the Laverton Region, local businesses and service
providers and the Laverton Shire Council.
• State: the key state stakeholders are the three responsible regulatory agencies,
namely DMP, DEC and the Department of Water.
8.2.2 Post mining land use

At the completion of mining the site land use will be returned to the pre-mining land use of
pastoral however Crescent is keen to explore other post-mining land uses with stakeholders.
8.2.3 Completion criteria

All final post-mining disturbed areas will be rehabilitated such that they constitute stable,
sustainable landforms that are compatible with the surrounding land use. In terms of land
use compatibility, the only project area that will be the exception to this will be the open pits.
These will be left as a final void and will be made safe and secure in accordance with DMP
requirements for mine abandonment.
Commitment 24: Completion criteria for the rehabilitation of the Calypso Gold Mine will be
progressively developed prior to the cessation of mining.
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9. SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT

COMMITMENTS
A summary of the project’s environmental impacts and the associated management
commitments and implementation timelines is presented in Table 8 as requested in the DMP
Mining Proposal Guidelines.
Table 8: Summary of environmental and social impacts and corresponding management

commitments
Impact Management Commitment Implementation Performance to

timelines date (filled in
during AER)
Environmental Crescent will report on the Annual

Management environmental management of the
proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project in
the Laverton Gold Project Annual
Environmental Report.
Management of the environmental Ongoing
issues associated with Calypso Gold
Mine will be incorporated into Laverton
Gold Project Environmental
Management System.
Land Clearing Land clearing will be kept to a minimum. Construction
Where possible, land clearing will occur Construction
on previously disturbed land.
Water Disturbance of ephemeral drainage Construction
lines, identified by dense vegetation
growing along a stony scoured channel,
will be kept to a minimum
Haul road watering will be managed to Construction/

avoid runoff impacting upon roadside Operations
vegetation.
Groundwater will only be pumped out of Construction/

the Calypso pit during mining for use for Operations
dust suppression.
Flora, Fauna No Rare or Priority plant species will be Construction/

and disturbed by the proposed Calypso Operations/
Ecosystem Mine Project. Closure
Weed hygiene measures will be taken Construction/

for all earthmoving equipment to avoid Closure
the inadvertent spread of weeds.
Weed species will be controlled with a Construction/
spraying program on an as needs basis Closure
Issues associated with the preservation Construction/
and protection of fauna will be included Operations/
in the staff and contractor induction Closure
program.
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Impact Management Commitment Implementation Performance to

timelines date (filled in
during AER)
Topsoil and Cleared vegetation and topsoil will be Construction/

Soil Profiles stockpiled for later use in site Operations/
rehabilitation. Closure
Clearing and topsoil stripping will not be Construction/
done during periods of rain or high wind. Operations
Domestic and Non-hazardous solid wastes will be Construction/
Industrial disposed of at an approved landfill Operations
Waste facility.
Spill kits will be placed in the refuelling Construction/
area and in service vehicles. Staff will Operations/
be trained in the proper use of the spill Closure
kits.
Atmospheric Roads and trafficked surfaces will be Construction/
Pollution and watered to minimise dust according to Operations
Noise the prevailing environmental conditions.
Heritage No identified sites will be disturbed by Construction/
the proposed Calypso Gold Mine. Operations/
Closure
In the event that an Aboriginal cultural Construction/
heritage site or artefacts are discovered Operations/
during mine construction or operation, Closure
Crescent Gold will cease operations in
the area and immediately advise the
NEIB Aboriginal Corporation (Wongatha
Native Title representatives) and the
Department of Indigenous Affairs, and
abide by the Aboriginal Heritage Act
1972.
Rehabilitation Progressive rehabilitation will be Construction/
undertaken, wherever practicable. Operations
On decommissioning of the Mine, all Closure
temporary infrastructure will be removed
from site and all disturbed surfaces will
be rehabilitated.
Rehabilitation of surfaces will include Closure
direct seeding with suitable species and
planting with tube-stock of key species.
Revegetation works will be monitored Closure
and, if required, remedial works will be
undertaken.
Closure The Calypso Gold Mine will be included Operations/
in the updated version of the Laverton Closure
Gold Project Closure Plan.
Completion criteria for the rehabilitation Operations
of the Calypso Gold Mine will be
progressively developed prior to the
cessation of mining.
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10. REFERENCES
Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council/ Minerals Council of Australia,
(2000), Strategic Framework for Mine Closure, ANZMEC/ MCA, Canberra, ACT.
Beard, J. S. (1990). Plant Life of Western Australia, Kangaroo Press, NSW.
Botanica (2011a). Level 1 Flora and Vegetation Survey, Botanica Consulting, Boulder, WA.
Botanica (2011b). Terrestrial Fauna Survey (Level 1) West Laverton Area, Botanica
Consulting, Boulder, WA.
Bureau of Meteorology. (2010). Climate statistics for Laverton Aero. Accessed 24/03/10,
available online: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_012305.shtml.
Machin, B. (1998) Report of an ethnographic site survey for Aboriginal Heritage at
E38/835,/365, /545,/851,M38/48,/399,/101 tenements near Laverton Tamora Pty Ltd
Fremantle
MBS, (2011) Calypso Project Waste Characterisation and Acid Rock Drainage Management
MBS, West Perth.
McGann, S. (1998) Report on an Archaeological Survey for Aboriginal Sites, Beasley to
Whisper Prospects, near Laverton. Quartermaine Consultants.
MWES (2011) Calypso Gold Mine Hydrogeological Assessment, prepared for Crescent Gold
Ltd by MWES North Perth.
Appendix A: Calypso Mine
Waste Characterisation
MBS ENVIRONMENTAL
Appendix B: Calypso Gold
Mine Hydrogeological
Assessment
MWES
Appendix C: Level 1 Flora
and Vegetation Survey
BOTANICA CONSULTING
Appendix D: Fauna Survey
(Level 1) of the West Laverton
Area
BOTANICA CONSULTING
Appendix E: Aboriginal
Heritage Survey for
Chatterbox tenements
TAMORA PTY LTD
Appendix F: Archaeological
Survey Beasley to Whisper
Prospects, near Laverton.
QUATERMAINE CONSULTANTS
Appendix G: Laverton Water
Reserve Mining Environmental
Management Plan
CRESCENT GOLD LIMITED
Appendix H: Calypso
Rehabilitation and Closure
Plan
CRESCENT GOLD LIMITED

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Mining Proposal: Calypso Gold Mine

Mining Leases M38/49, M38/40, M38/48

Level 2, 40-48 Subiaco Square

MINING PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

10 Is this mining proposal to support lease

4. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................. 7

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 17

5.6 Haul road...........................................................................................................22

6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ........................................ 26

7. SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 31

8. REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE .................................................................. 32

9. SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITMENTS ................... 34

10. REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 36

Table 1: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project voluntary commitments ................................. 2

Figure 1: The proposed Calypso Gold Mine location map ...................................................... 6

APPENDIX A: CALYPSO MINE WASTE CHARACTERISATION

APPENDIX B: CALYPSO GOLD MINE HYDROGEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

APPENDIX C: LEVEL 1 FLORA AND VEGETATION SURVEY

APPENDIX D: FAUNA SURVEY (LEVEL 1) OF THE WEST LAVERTON AREA

APPENDIX E: ABORIGINAL HERITAGE SURVEY FOR CHATTERBOX TENEMENTS

APPENDIX F: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY BEASLEY TO WHISPER PROSPECTS,

APPENDIX G: LAVERTON WATER RESERVE MINING ENVIRONMENTAL

APPENDIX H: CALYPSO REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE PLAN

AER Annual environmental report

Table 1: Proposed Calypso Gold Mine Project voluntary commitments

Disturbance to ephemeral drainage lines, identified by dense

Water Haul road watering will be managed to avoid runoff impacting

Groundwater will only be pumped out of the Calypso pit

No rare or Priority plant species will be disturbed by the

Weed hygiene measures will be implemented on all earth

Atmospheric Roads and trafficked surfaces will be watered to minimise

No identified sites will be disturbed by the proposed Calypso

Telephone: (08) 6380 7100 Telephone: (08) 9088 2000

3.2.1 Laverton Gold Project history

3.3 Project objectives

• The development of a dewatering program. Groundwater will be disposed of into a

3.4 Project location

3.5 Existing facilities

4.1 Regional setting

4.2.1 Regional geology

4.2.2 Calypso geology

4.2.3 Calypso resource statement

4.2.4 Calypso mine waste characterisation

4.2.5 Calypso soils

4.3.2 Surface water

115° E 120° E 125° E 130° E

GDA 1994 MGA Zone 51

Legend Crescent Gold Limited

Figure 3: Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Laverton 1991 to 2010

4.5 Flora and vegetation

4.5.1 Rare or Priority flora

4.5.2 Remnant vegetation

115° E 120° E 125° E 130° E

Acacia aneura on BIF

Acacia aneura woodland

sub-group Acacia aneura thicket

sub-group Isolated Acacia aneura over Chenopod

sub-groupAcacia aneura over Eriachne ovata P38/3315

431000 432000 433000 434000 435000 436000 437000 438000

Legend Crescent Gold Limited

4.6.1 Rare or Priority fauna

4.7 Social environment