Diatreme Resources boss Neil McIntyre and representatives of Walmbaar Aboriginal Corporation celebrate the signing of a cultural heritage management agreement relating to the Northern Silica Project at Cape Flattery. Photo: Supplied.
The Queensland Government Coordinator-General has prepared a draft terms of reference for the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Northern Silica Project (NSP) at Cape Flattery.
The $534.8 million project, located near Hope Vale, is being driven by Diatreme Resources and the EIS sets out what matters the silica miner must address when preparing the document.
The 3 June announcement comes on the back of a cultural heritage management agreement (CHMA) being signed between Diatreme Resources and the Walmbarr Aboriginal Corporation (WAC), which is representing the Dingaal clan Traditional Owners of the project site.
The CHMA establishes a framework between Diatreme Resources and the Dingaal clan to support exploration at the NSP while ensuring Aboriginal cultural heritage is protected.
Diatreme Resources chief executive officer Neil McIntyre said the new agreement demonstrated the company’s strengthened relationship with WAC and the Dingaal clan.
“Diatreme is delighted to sign this cultural heritage management agreement with Walmbaar Aboriginal Corporation,” he said.
“We consider this an important step in our ongoing commitment to strengthening our relationship with the Dingaal people as we progress Diatreme’s Northern Silica Project.
“Diatreme is committed to ensuring that any activities in Dingaal Country are undertaken in a manner that ensures that their rich cultural heritage is sustained for future generations.”
The public can view the EIS terms of reference and have their say before 8 July at www.haveyoursay.dsd.qld.gov.au/coordinatorgeneral/nsp-dtor.
