The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) has noted the WA Government's decision to provide a transitional approvals framework for Alcoa's mining operations, acknowledging Alcoa's commitment to a new standard in its operational and environmental safety regime across its WA mining operations.
CME understands the WA Government will approve the company's updated five-year Mining and Management Program under its State Agreement, subject to a range of control measures being deployed.
CME said the assurances provided by Alcoa - such as moving operations further away from drinking water sources, limiting vegetation clearing and doubling its environmental rehabilitation program - demonstrated its continued commitment to maintaining public confidence.
Alcoa and its local workforce number in the thousands and have been a vital part of WA's south-west region for 60 years, providing jobs and supporting the state economy and numerous local small businesses during that time.
