Project Proponent BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Proposal description BHP Billiton Iron Ore is proposing to develop the Orebody 24 (OB24) deposit located north of Orebody 25 (OB25) Mine, and approximately 10 km north-east of the town of Newman in the Pilbara Region. New and existing OB25 infrastructure would be utilised. Assessment Number 1833 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated July 08, 2010 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Extract of determination Orebody 24/25 Upgrade Project (PDF, 377.26 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Subterranean Fauna Terrestrial Fauna Date published Monday, April 19, 2010 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1356 EPA Report EPA Report 1356 - Orebody 24/25 Upgrade Project (PDF, 1.29 MB) Date published Monday, April 19, 2010 - 12:00 Appeals close Monday, May 3, 2010 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Statement 834.pdf (PDF, 515.51 KB)
