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Balla Balla Magnetite Project

Project
Proponent: 
Ferro Metals Australia Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

The proponent proposes to mine up to 10.1 Mtpa of magnetite ore to produce 6 Mtpa of ore concentrate over a 15 year mine life. The magnetite concentrate would be conveyed to Port Hedland from the mine via a 110 km slurry pipeline located alongside the existing Pilbara Energy Pipeline (PEPL). The concentrate would be dewatered at a purpose-built facility located at Utah Point in the Port Hedland Port area, prior to shipping overseas, where it would be used predominantly in steel manufacture.

Assessment Number: 
1770
Region: 
Pilbara
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Infrastructure
Iron Ore
Last updated: 
April 28, 2009
Current Status: 
Ministerial Statement published
Ministerial Statement published
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Environmental Protection Statement (EPS)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon 1770-ChairDets-050109.pdf
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Hydrological Processes
Inland Waters Environmental Quality
Date published: 
Monday, 5 January, 2009
3. Assessment
Environmental Review
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon Environmental Protection Statement - Balla Balla Magnetite Project
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
1309
EPA Report: 
PDF icon Report 1309 - Balla Balla Magnetite Project
Key Environmental Factors: 
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Water
Inland Waters Environmental Quality
Date published: 
Monday, 5 January, 2009
Appeals close: 
Monday, 19 January, 2009
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Date of approval: 
Tuesday, 28 April, 2009
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 794 - Balla Balla Magnetite Project

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/balla-balla-magnetite-project