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Community Perceptions Survey - AR3 Koppamurra Project

Thank you for taking the time to share your views on the proposed Koppamurra Project. Your feedback will help Australian Rare Earths (AR3, the proponent) understand community perceptions and inform the permitting and design stages of the proposed Project. Participation is voluntary.

The survey is being conducted by Social IQ, an independent third-party to AR3. Social IQ has been contracted by AR3 to prepare the social impact assessment for the project, as part of the Mining Lease Application to the regulator.

Responses will be seen by persons working for Social IQ. Information from respondents will be de-identified, aggregated and analysed prior to being passed on to AR3 (the information will not be attributable to any individual respondent). Participants’ names and contact details will be stored separately from survey responses.

The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
1.Have you received information about the Project via any of the following: (Select all that apply)
2.To what extent do you agree with the following statements:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The development of a rare earths project near my community could be a positive addition to the area
The positive impacts of projects like this outweigh any potential negative impacts
The negative impacts of projects like this outweigh any potential positive impacts
Projects like this can successfully co-exist with farming in agricultural areas
3.What issues are top of mind for you (if any) about projects like this in general? (Select all that apply)
4.How familiar are you with the proposed Koppamurra Project development? (Select one)
Very Familiar - I have reviewed details and attended information sessions
Somewhat familiar – I have heard about it but need more information
Not very familiar – I only know a little about it
Not familiar at all
5.What was your initial reaction to the proposed Koppamurra Project? (Select one)
Positive - because of the benefits it could bring
Negative - because of the impacts it could have
A mix of negative and positive reactions
Unsure
6.Do you believe the Koppamurra Project will have a positive, neutral, or negative impact on native vegetation?
(Select one)
Positive – It will contribute to addressing environmental challenges and help the environment
Neutral – It won’t have much impact either way
Negative – It could harm local ecosystems and wild
Unsure
7.In relation to the Koppamurra Project, please rate your feelings on the following:
Not at all concerned
Slightly concerned
Somewhat concerned
Moderately concerned
Extremely concerned
Potential impacts on local vegetation (native trees, shrubs, etc)
Potential impacts on local ecosystems (water, soil, air, etc)
Potential impacts on local wildlife (bats, birds, etc)
Potential impacts on current and future agricultural land
8.Are you aware of any specific environmental concerns related to the Koppamurra Project site? (Describe)
9.What issues are top of mind for you (if any) regarding potential construction impacts? (Select all that apply)
10.What issues are top of mind for you (if any) regarding impacts on local infrastructure during Project construction? (Select all that apply)
11.Do you believe the Koppamurra Project will have a positive, neutral, or negative impact on social and economic aspects of the local community and economy?
(Select one)
Positive – It could improve the local economy and strengthen the local community
Neutral – It may not have much impact either way
Negative – It could detract from the local economy and reduce social cohesion in the local community
Unsure
12.What issues are top of mind for you (if any) regarding impacts on the local community and economy? (Select all that apply)
13.Would the provision of local socio-economic benefits make you more supportive of the Project?
(Select one)
14.What local socio-economic benefits would make you more supportive of the Project? (e.g. local jobs, business opportunities etc.) (Describe)
15.Do you believe the Koppamurra Project will have a positive, neutral, or negative impact on the health and wellbeing of residents in the local area?
(Select one)
16.Do you feel you have been given enough information about the Koppamurra Project at this stage? (Select one)
17.What additional information or engagement would you like to see from the project developer Australian Rare Earths?(Select one)
18.How confident are you about Australian Rare Earth’s ability to adequately identify and manage potential impacts and enhance potential benefits from the proposed Koppamurra Project?
(Select one)
19.Would you support the Project if certain issues were addressed? (Select one)
20.Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns regarding the proposed development of the Koppamurra Project?
21.Thank you for your participation. Please provide your demographic information below (optional). This information will be recorded separately to your survey responses.


What is your gender?
22.What is your age?
23.What is your occupation? (Describe)
24.How would you describe your interest in the Project? (select all that apply)
25.Your feedback is valuable and will be considered as the project moves forward.

If you would like to stay informed and/or participate in further discussions, please provide your contact details below (optional). This information will be recorded separately to your survey responses.