Project Proponent Westralian Iron Pty Ltd Proposal description Westralian Iron Pty Ltd (the Proponent) is proposing to undertake an exploration drilling program at the Koolanooka Hills, located in the Shire of Morawa, approximately 20 km east-south-east of the township of Morawa. The purpose of the Proposal is mineral exploration drilling for iron ore and would include the clearing of no more than 2.95 hectares of native vegetation within a 3.80 ha disturbance footprint. The proposal would involve earthworks to establish (25) drill pads and access tracks, exploration drilling works and rehabilitation of cleared areas following the completion of the drilling works. The exploration works are expected to be completed over three months. Assessment Number 2347 Region Mid West Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated August 11, 2022 1. Referral Comment on this referral Koolanooka Hills – Exploration Proposal Referral documentation Referral Form (PDF, 300.55 KB) Supporting Document (PDF, 28.01 MB) Exploration Environmental Management Plan (PDF, 710.76 KB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Additional Assessment Information Extract of determination Koolanooka Hills - Exploration Proposal (M70/1164-1 and M70/1190-1) (PDF, 293.68 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Date published Monday, August 1, 2022 - 12:00 3. Assessment Request for further information Date Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 12:00 File upload Notice under s. 40(2)(a) Request for further information - 110822 (PDF, 226.37 KB)