Minutes of Inglenook Exploration Project Community Consultative Committee Meeting
Date and time: Tuesday 23/07/2013, 9:30am
The text in blue italic are my own additional comments to the official minutes
Location: Inglenook Project Office, "Spring Park", Running Stream
Present: Margaret MacDonald-Hill (MMH)Chair, Julie Moloney (JM)Office of Resources & Energy, Mineral Resources, Esme Martens (EM)Inglenook Community Representative, Neva Lilley (NL)Inglenook Community Representative, Jolieske Lips (JL)Inglenook Community Representative, and from Centennial Coal: Alex Brown (AB), Thomas Dubos (TD), Greg Banning (GB) ,Malcolm Ives (MI)
Apologies Cr Ray Thompson Lithgow City Council, Peter Shelley Mid-Western Regional Council, Mitchell Clapham Inglenook Community Representative
Welcome and Introduction
The Chair opened the formal meeting at 9:40am and thanked all attendees for their participation and introduced Malcolm Ives, Group Geologists Manager.
Confirmation of previous minutes
JL noted that the previous minutes omitted JL’s apology and that drill muds were discussed in the last meeting and were not recorded within the minutes. Include JL apology. Insert after JL questions in General Business; AR advised use of additional drill muds. Minutes were confirmed as amended by EM and seconded by NL.
Business arising
Reports:
EM noted she received payment from Centennial for the Water Census.
JL asked for MSDS sheet to be provided for chemical used when trying to free the stuck drill rods (Superfoam).
Other matters covered in reports.
Presentation handouts provided to CCC. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the Centennial Website in due course. It includes some good maps.
If you dont have internet you can contact Centennial anytime to request a written copy be posted, and you can always approach Centennial with questions: 6358 8340.
GB presented an update on regional conditions within the coal industry. JM noted that the Hunter Valley lost 200 coal industry jobs within the last twelve months. EM asked if Charbon is closing in 2014. MMH advised she believed that was the case. GB noted that discussions are being held internally to look at relocating crews to Airly.
MI presented an update on Exploration. MI commented that Centennial had no fly over after the 14th August 2011 for the Aeromagnetic Survey. EM asked whether we now have a more accurate map of the basalt cap. MI explained the extent of the basalt cap and presented a plan of the survey findings. JL asked if the flyover took place over the Xstrata lease. MI responded that yes it did but no data was collected. NL commented that the ground changes on top of Mount Vincent. In her paddock basalt soils change to sandy soils occasionally.
MI provided an update on the exploration rig in the Western Coalfields. There is an intention to come back and drill at Inglenook after the current drilling at Airly is completed.probably in August The rig will then move to Springvale after Inglenook and could possibly return to Inglenook in October when they hope to drill on Razorback. They still have money allocated for more drilling this year if they can get access negotiated.
MI provided a presentation on the Exploration Strategy and provided an explanation of the Cherry Tree Hill Outlier and thickness of the coal measures. MI commented that Centennial would like to approach landholders to verify the location of old exploration holes. This verification could lead to the need not to drill as many holes. NL asked if the “Winery” had good coal. TD commented that coal was encountered but could not provide exact quality details.Originally they proposed a total of 72 holes to complete the 1km grid of boreholes (drilling stages 1-3). The 1km grid is required to supply enough info for a project feasibility study. 7 of the original 72 holes have been deleted because of proximity to basalt outcrop or an historical hole. They still have about 50 holes to go before they can do the feasibility study and then they may still need to do more drilling. When negotiating access to a property Centennial prefer to include all the holes they plan for that property.
They dont have enough info at the moment to define the good areas. The 15 holes they have done so far are all fairly close. The seam thickness and quality is quite variable across the Inglenook area. generally the seams are thinner than that found at Airly and Charbon. It will depend on the geology as to how close they will need to drill, so the number of holes needed could still increase.
The closer spaced holes (1km offset=stage 4 and 0.5km grid=stage 5) needed for final mine plan would only take place in the good areas.
The drilling program will continue but at a slower rate because of the economic slowdown (ie lower coal prices). In 2014 the drill rig will be shared with Centennial's other western operations.
They hope to do another 16 holes in 2014, but that depends on the upper echelons of the company approving the proposed drilling program which should be some time in Oct.
MI provided an explanation of how drill rods become stuck.
TD presented a plan showing the Xstrata Lease boundary relative to the Inglenook Lease boundaries. JL asked if Centennial would purchase the Xstrata lease AL12. AB noted that it could be possible if the lease was for sale. JM commented that you can have multiple exploration licences over the same area and that different groups of minerals exist. Coal is a Group 9 mineral.
AB presented an update on Community and that Access Agreements for Environmental Monitoring are ongoing. Surface water and groundwater monitoring is being undertaken quarterly. TD presented a plan of the Surface Water and Groundwater Monitoring Locations. JL asked whether or not dust monitoring is taking place. AB noted that not at this stage in the exploration. JM noted that the Department of Planning and Infrastructure require 12 months of baseline data. GB noted Centennial aim to have two years’ worth of data.
TD presented a summary of incidents since the last CCC meeting. The only incident was a dog bite incident. The internal incident investigation is ongoing.
Correspondence MMH noted that letter containing the Centennial Inglenook Newsletter project update was received on 13th June and that she understood it had been distributed within the local area.
General Business
AB asked whether any questions were raised at the previous RSWUA meeting which Centennial could assist with answering.
JL commented that the arbitration process at Bylong was discussed and varied to how Centennial completed arbitration at Inglenook. She queried information given by a resident regarding flora surveys and why Centennial did not provide what was involved in writing to the landholder when asked. AB undertook to investigate.
EM asked whether Access Agreements will include holes for stage 3 drilling. MI noted that Centennial will work to include the total number of sites required to satisfy the 1km grid spacing but each property is different and the number of holes could increase or decrease. JM noted that the department’s view is to include up to number of holes required on a property.
Meeting closed at 11:59am.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday 12 November 2013 at Spring Park at 9.30am.
Action Items
The Chair confirmed the actions for the next scheduled meeting are:
1. Provide a copy of the MSDS sheet for the drilling additive Superfoam.
2. Response to query in regards to environmental baseline monitoring baseline survey request to be put in writing.
Date and time: Tuesday 23/07/2013, 9:30am
The text in blue italic are my own additional comments to the official minutes
Location: Inglenook Project Office, "Spring Park", Running Stream
Present: Margaret MacDonald-Hill (MMH)Chair, Julie Moloney (JM)Office of Resources & Energy, Mineral Resources, Esme Martens (EM)Inglenook Community Representative, Neva Lilley (NL)Inglenook Community Representative, Jolieske Lips (JL)Inglenook Community Representative, and from Centennial Coal: Alex Brown (AB), Thomas Dubos (TD), Greg Banning (GB) ,Malcolm Ives (MI)
Apologies Cr Ray Thompson Lithgow City Council, Peter Shelley Mid-Western Regional Council, Mitchell Clapham Inglenook Community Representative
Welcome and Introduction
The Chair opened the formal meeting at 9:40am and thanked all attendees for their participation and introduced Malcolm Ives, Group Geologists Manager.
Confirmation of previous minutes
JL noted that the previous minutes omitted JL’s apology and that drill muds were discussed in the last meeting and were not recorded within the minutes. Include JL apology. Insert after JL questions in General Business; AR advised use of additional drill muds. Minutes were confirmed as amended by EM and seconded by NL.
Business arising
Reports:
EM noted she received payment from Centennial for the Water Census.
JL asked for MSDS sheet to be provided for chemical used when trying to free the stuck drill rods (Superfoam).
Other matters covered in reports.
Presentation handouts provided to CCC. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the Centennial Website in due course. It includes some good maps.
If you dont have internet you can contact Centennial anytime to request a written copy be posted, and you can always approach Centennial with questions: 6358 8340.
GB presented an update on regional conditions within the coal industry. JM noted that the Hunter Valley lost 200 coal industry jobs within the last twelve months. EM asked if Charbon is closing in 2014. MMH advised she believed that was the case. GB noted that discussions are being held internally to look at relocating crews to Airly.
MI presented an update on Exploration. MI commented that Centennial had no fly over after the 14th August 2011 for the Aeromagnetic Survey. EM asked whether we now have a more accurate map of the basalt cap. MI explained the extent of the basalt cap and presented a plan of the survey findings. JL asked if the flyover took place over the Xstrata lease. MI responded that yes it did but no data was collected. NL commented that the ground changes on top of Mount Vincent. In her paddock basalt soils change to sandy soils occasionally.
MI provided an update on the exploration rig in the Western Coalfields. There is an intention to come back and drill at Inglenook after the current drilling at Airly is completed.probably in August The rig will then move to Springvale after Inglenook and could possibly return to Inglenook in October when they hope to drill on Razorback. They still have money allocated for more drilling this year if they can get access negotiated.
MI provided a presentation on the Exploration Strategy and provided an explanation of the Cherry Tree Hill Outlier and thickness of the coal measures. MI commented that Centennial would like to approach landholders to verify the location of old exploration holes. This verification could lead to the need not to drill as many holes. NL asked if the “Winery” had good coal. TD commented that coal was encountered but could not provide exact quality details.Originally they proposed a total of 72 holes to complete the 1km grid of boreholes (drilling stages 1-3). The 1km grid is required to supply enough info for a project feasibility study. 7 of the original 72 holes have been deleted because of proximity to basalt outcrop or an historical hole. They still have about 50 holes to go before they can do the feasibility study and then they may still need to do more drilling. When negotiating access to a property Centennial prefer to include all the holes they plan for that property.
They dont have enough info at the moment to define the good areas. The 15 holes they have done so far are all fairly close. The seam thickness and quality is quite variable across the Inglenook area. generally the seams are thinner than that found at Airly and Charbon. It will depend on the geology as to how close they will need to drill, so the number of holes needed could still increase.
The closer spaced holes (1km offset=stage 4 and 0.5km grid=stage 5) needed for final mine plan would only take place in the good areas.
The drilling program will continue but at a slower rate because of the economic slowdown (ie lower coal prices). In 2014 the drill rig will be shared with Centennial's other western operations.
They hope to do another 16 holes in 2014, but that depends on the upper echelons of the company approving the proposed drilling program which should be some time in Oct.
MI provided an explanation of how drill rods become stuck.
TD presented a plan showing the Xstrata Lease boundary relative to the Inglenook Lease boundaries. JL asked if Centennial would purchase the Xstrata lease AL12. AB noted that it could be possible if the lease was for sale. JM commented that you can have multiple exploration licences over the same area and that different groups of minerals exist. Coal is a Group 9 mineral.
AB presented an update on Community and that Access Agreements for Environmental Monitoring are ongoing. Surface water and groundwater monitoring is being undertaken quarterly. TD presented a plan of the Surface Water and Groundwater Monitoring Locations. JL asked whether or not dust monitoring is taking place. AB noted that not at this stage in the exploration. JM noted that the Department of Planning and Infrastructure require 12 months of baseline data. GB noted Centennial aim to have two years’ worth of data.
TD presented a summary of incidents since the last CCC meeting. The only incident was a dog bite incident. The internal incident investigation is ongoing.
Correspondence MMH noted that letter containing the Centennial Inglenook Newsletter project update was received on 13th June and that she understood it had been distributed within the local area.
General Business
AB asked whether any questions were raised at the previous RSWUA meeting which Centennial could assist with answering.
JL commented that the arbitration process at Bylong was discussed and varied to how Centennial completed arbitration at Inglenook. She queried information given by a resident regarding flora surveys and why Centennial did not provide what was involved in writing to the landholder when asked. AB undertook to investigate.
EM asked whether Access Agreements will include holes for stage 3 drilling. MI noted that Centennial will work to include the total number of sites required to satisfy the 1km grid spacing but each property is different and the number of holes could increase or decrease. JM noted that the department’s view is to include up to number of holes required on a property.
Meeting closed at 11:59am.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday 12 November 2013 at Spring Park at 9.30am.
Action Items
The Chair confirmed the actions for the next scheduled meeting are:
1. Provide a copy of the MSDS sheet for the drilling additive Superfoam.
2. Response to query in regards to environmental baseline monitoring baseline survey request to be put in writing.
Thanks for the information you provided. It's true that more drilling doesn't always mean there's more oil, but I believe engineers can find ways to get the oil from various sources. Our lands are rich of oils, we just need the right people to find them.
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