Project Proponent Polaris Metals Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is to construct and operate an iron ore mine in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The proposal involves mining of hematite direct shipping ore (DSO) from two open pits on the Yendilberin Hills, which form part of the Finnerty Range. Inquiry into the matter of amending condition 5-2 of Ministerial Statement 852 to remove the clearing requirement for the S2 and W22 vegetation communities. Assessment Number 1985 Region Goldfields Esperance Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated December 12, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification Extract of determination Chairman's Determination - Carina Iron Ore Mine (s46) (PDF, 154.57 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Date published Monday, 4 November, 2013 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1494 EPA Report Report 1494 - Carina Iron Ore Mine (s46) (PDF, 811.64 KB) Date published Tuesday, 12 November, 2013 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, 12 December, 2013 Ministerial Statement Statement 957 - Carina Iron Ore Mine (s46) (PDF, 12.76 KB)
