Orebody 25 Extension ProjectProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdProposal description: Proposal by BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd (BHPBIO) to expand existing mining operations at Orebody 25 Mine (OB25), within mining lease (ML) 244SA. Assessment Number: 1609Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Iron OreLast updated: January 24, 2006Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Environmental Protection Statement (EPS)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationSubterranean FaunaHydrological ProcessesDate published: Monday, 28 November, 2005 3. AssessmentEnvironmental ReviewEnvironmental Review documentation: Orebody 25 Extension EPS Volume 2 Appendix A.pdf Appendix B.pdf Appendix C.pdf Appendix D.pdf 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1210EPA Report: EPA Report 1210 Orebody 25 Extension Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationSubterranean FaunaDate published: Monday, 28 November, 2005Appeals close: Monday, 12 December, 2005 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 24 January, 2006Ministerial Statement: Statement 712
