Dust monitoring at Geraldton Port
Golden Grove is a Western Australian underground and open cut mine producing concentrates of zinc, copper, and high precious metal (HPM) which are exported to market through the Geraldton Port.
Minmetals Resources Limited (MMR) works with the Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) to determine and implement loading protocols and procedures that manage dust at the port.
These include:
- Wind direction and wind speed limits to minimise community impact;
- Wind alarm to ensure that loading does not take place above wind limits;
- Strict supervision and monitoring of loading events; and
- The use of foam dust suppressants on conveyors and loading equipment.
To further understand Geraldton community air quality, MMR and the GPA are conducting a one-year monitoring program. Monitoring methods and procedures are explained in the Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Plan. Outcomes of the study are made available in monthly reports.
Monitoring Plan
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Plan (PDF, 455kb)
Reports
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – March 2012 (PDF, 215kb)
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – April 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – May 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – June 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
Gerladton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – July 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – September 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – October 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
Geraldton Community Air Quality Monitoring Report – December 2012 (PDF, 210kb)
There are stringent controls on dust emissions for the range of products shipped through Geraldton.
For more information on the dust emission limits and dust monitoring at Geraldton Port please contact the GPA at:
www.gpa.wa.gov.au
+61 8 9964 0520
mail@gpa.wa.gov.au.
For questions specific to MMR please call +61 8 9328 0784.