Allegations of breach date back to March 2022, while owner Newcrest claims the mine near Orange in NSW is now in compliance with clean air regulations
In June, the EPA published the results of rainwater testing results from 40 properties near the mine which showed most results were within Australia’s drinking water guidelines. Lead was detected “at or marginally above the accepted level” from two kitchen taps, but rainwater tank samples from the same properties were within safe levels.
The NSW EPA chief executive, Tony Chappel, said water, soil and air monitoring is ongoing. “All mining operations have mandatory legal obligations regarding air emissions to protect the community and the environment, and the community should be able to have confidence that these obligations are being met,” Chappel said.
The mine’s owner, Newcrest, told Guardian Australia that the mine is now operating in compliance with clear air regulations following further dust reduction measures inside the mine. “Cadia is operating in compliance with clean air regulations,” a Newcrest spokesperson said. “This has been confirmed in recent independent tests and monitoring provided to the EPA.”
“We remain firmly committed to rebuilding trust and confidence in our operations with the community and regulator, so we can continue to support jobs, regional investment, and the energy transition.”The directions hearing for the alleged March 2022 breach will be on 29 September.
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