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Environmental Excellence
02/09/10
WA resource companies have been recognised for their commitment to protecting the environment at the 2010 Golden Gecko Awards.
Crosslands Resources was singled out for its research into the Shield-back Trapdoor Spider at the company’s Jack Hills iron ore project in the Mid-West.
In presenting the award, Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore said the sensitive approach by Crosslands had led to innovations in conducting low impact fauna surveys.
Pluton Resources was also recognised for its approach to low impact exploration on rugged terrain at its Irvine Island Project.
This included the development of a Universal Drilling Platform for diamond core drilling, to avoid the need for earthworks on slopes, and limiting ground disturbance.
Certificates of Merit were awarded to Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore, for management of Malleefowl at Mt Jackson, and to Rio Tinto, for developing comprehensive and integrated systems to minimise environmental impacts in the Pilbara.
Congratulating the winners, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) Chief Executive Reg Howard-Smith said member companies were leading the way in limiting the impact of projects on the natural environment.
“These companies are representative of the industry’s wider commitment to protecting and enhancing the environmental values of areas, where activity occurs,” Mr Howard-Smith said.