Legislative Council Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Question Time Rare Earth Mining Rare Earth Mining The Hon. R.A. SIMMS Legislative Council Rare Earth Mining The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (14:42): Supplementary: is the minister concerned about the adverse environmental impact of the exploration work that has already been undertaken? The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN Legislative Council Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister for Forest Industries Rare Earth Mining The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:43): Whilst I have had a number of meetings and discussions in regard to the impact of mining, I don't recall specific concerns being raised with me about the current exploration process.