Development Application: Proposed extension of the area to an existing Mining Operation - Lots 63 and 64 Hopeland Road and Lots 507, 508, 201 Elliot Road, Keysbrook

The subject application seeks approval to extend the mining area (The Keysbrook Western Extension Project) by a further 375ha of mine area located within the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

• The mine operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with all mining earthwork activities ceasing between 7:00pm and 7:00am.
• The operations include the mining and processing of heavy mineral sands from silica sand deposits present within the soils.
• The extracted and screened minerals are pumped via pipes to the concentrator plant within the Shire of Murray for processing.
• The extracted mineral sands contain titanium mineral leucoxene and zircon which have a variety of commercial uses.
• Ore is mined progressively via a series of shallow open-cut pits to a maximum depth of 6m below ground level.
• The mining areas are then progressively rehabilitated back to pastureland. Mining is expected to occur for approximately 5 and a half years.

Submissions on the proposed extension of time and amendment to approved extractive industry may be lodged by one of the following ways:

• Email your feedback to info@sjshire.wa.gov.au stating the following reference number: PA25-5302
• A written submission, submitted by mail or in person to 6 Paterson Street, Mundijong, including the reference number: PA25-5302

Submissions close Wednesday 3 July 2025 5:00pm.