Jimblebar Iron Ore Project (s. 46)

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Jimblebar Iron Ore Project (s. 46)

Project

Proponent:

BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd

Proposal description:

The proposal involves an extension to the Wheelarra Hill open pits and overburden storage areas, and the mining of the South Jimblebar and Hashimoto deposits, with disposal of overburden into adjacent Overburden Storage Areas (OSAs) and in-pit disposal.

Inquiry under s46 related to Ministerial Statement 857, the subject of EPA Report 1371.

Assessment Number:

2071

Region:

Referred under EP Act:

s46

Industry sector:

Last updated:

June 1, 2016

Current Status:

Ministerial Statement published

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:

2071-CD-141215.pdf

Preliminary Environmental Factors:

Flora and Vegetation

Subterranean Fauna

Terrestrial Fauna

Hydrological Processes

Inland Waters Environmental Quality

Date published:

Monday, 14 December, 2015

4. EPA Report on assessment

EPA Report Number:

1564

EPA Report:

EPA Report 1564 Jimblebar Iron Ore Project – inquiry under s46 of the EP Act to amend Ministerial Statement 857

Date published:

Monday, 4 April, 2016

5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal

Ministerial Statement

Date of approval:

Wednesday, 1 June, 2016

Ministerial Statement:

Ministerial Statement 1029

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/jimblebar-iron-ore-project-s-46