Talison Lithium welcomes the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) decision to refer its proposed capacity expansion projects for the Greenbushes Lithium Operation to a Public Environmental Review.
Talison is the world’s largest supplier of lithium mineral concentrate, a key component in the global transition to cleaner energy, and to help meet global demand, its Greenbushes Lithium Operation needs to grow.
Talison’s submission to the EPA includes the expansion of the current Floyds Waste Rock Landform and the addition of a new waste rock landform to the east of its current footprint. The submission also proposes increasing water storage capacity and building a crossing on the South Western Highway with supporting infrastructure.
Talison Lithium CEO Rob Telford said the EPA assessment is an opportunity to demonstrate that the project is being designed to balance growth needs with environmental and community expectations.
“Talison’s Greenbushes Lithium Operation is home to one of the world's most important critical mineral deposits.
“Our operations must reflect the better world we are helping to create by prioritising sustainability, safety, and respect for people and the environment.
“We want to work with the local community and other stakeholders to identify and, where possible, mitigate potential impacts.
“We welcome the opportunity to continue this engagement as the EPA assessment progresses and encourage the community to participate in the public comment process.”