The main aim of the study is to ensure that the visual consequences of the proposed expansion of the mining operations are understood and adequately considered in the planning process. The objectives of the study are to: To define the visual resource and sense of place of the greater area; To identify the sensitive receptors/ lines of site; To determine the cumulative visual impact by simulating the key proposed infrastructure components with those that are already in place or approved; To assess the cumulative visual impact; and to provide input, together with Metago, other specialists and LHU, into the visual management measures going forward.