Project Proponent Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd Proposal description The Brockman 2 Detrital Iron Ore Mine (B2 Project) commenced mining operations in 1992 in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is located in the Brockman Syncline area, approximately 55 kilometres (km) northwest of Tom Price. Ore from the mine is currently exported through Dampier and Cape Lambert ports. This proposal is for the Phase 2B development of the B2 Project and involves further development of parts of the existing Pit 4 Extension, Lower Pit 4, Valley Pit and Pit 6 to an approximate depth of 530 mRL to form an amalgamated pit known as the BS2 Pit. Assessment Number 1865 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated September 11, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Assessment on Proponent Information - Category A Extract of determination Chairman's Determination - Brockman 2 Detrital Iron Ore Mine Extension Phase 2B (PDF, 37.32 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, February 7, 2011 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1393 EPA Report Report 1393 - Brockman 2 Detrital Iron Ore Mine Extension Phase 2B (PDF, 2.45 MB) Key Environmental Factors Hydrological Processes Date published Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 12:00 Appeals close Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, June 20, 2011 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Statement 867 - Brockman 2 Detrital Iron Ore Mine Extension Phase 2B (PDF, 420.94 KB) Post-assessment changes s. 45C amendments Attachment 1 to Statement 867– Removal of reference to "Project life", "Total Production", and "Dewatering volume"– change to proposal approved under section 45C on 11 September 2013. Date of approval s. 45C Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 12:00
