Current projects

The department is responsible for coordinating environmental impact statement (EIS) assessment processes under Chapter 3 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act).

The list below provides links to information about resource projects currently undergoing EIS assessments coordinated by the department.

Current EIS assessment processes

Current EIS processes
Project Current status Next action date
Aurukun Bauxite project Proponent responds to submissions. 28 Feb 2025
Baralaba South project Proponent responds to submissions. 15 Jun 2026
Kestrel West Mine Extension project Final TOR issued – EIS in preparation 12 Nov 2024
Saraji East Mining Lease project Proponent responds to submissions. 3 Feb 2025