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Utah Point Berth Project (Stage B)

Last updated: December 14, 2015

The Utah Point Berth Project consists of two separate stages: Stage A: Dredging and Reclamation; and Stage B: Construction and Operation. Stage A, dredging and reclamation works for the UPBP was approved by the Minister for Environment as an amendment to the existing Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) approval and managed according to the approved conditions. The works for Stage A have been successfully completed. The EPA determined that Stage B, the construction and ongoing operation of stockyard... Read more...

Argyle Diamond Mine, Underground Project - 110 km south of Kununurra, Shire of Wyndham - East Kimberley (s. 46)

Last updated: November 17, 2015

To extend the Argyle Diamond Mine operations to develop an underground diamond mine and associated infrastructure 110 km south of Kununurra in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. This inquiry relates to Ministerial Statement 711, the subject of EPA Report 1205 . Read more...

Jimblebar Iron Ore Project

Last updated: October 22, 2015

The proposal is to extend the existing Wheelarra Hill open pits, develop the South Jimblebar and Hashimoto deposits, and to increase the ore processing capacity by 30 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 75 mtpa. Open pit mining will occur above and below ground and will involve dewatering. Excess water will be discharged into the Ophthalmia Dam. Read more...

Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine (s. 46)

Last updated: August 7, 2015

The Minister for Environment requested the EPA inquire into the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to the Orebody 18 Iron Ore Mine proposal, particularly the matter of setting a condition on the proposal that would require environmental offsets for the clearing of native vegetation. Inquiry under s46 relating to Ministerial Statement 439 and EPA Report 840 . Read more...

Ammonia Plant, Burrup Peninsula

Last updated: August 5, 2015

The proposal is to construct and operate an ammonia plant on the Burrup Peninsula, approximately 1300 kilometres north of Perth. The selected project site is located in the King Bay-Hearson Cove Industrial Area and is approximately 6 and 10 kilometres from the towns of Dampier and Karratha respectively. The site covers an area of about 72 hectares and the actual plant footprint and infrastructure (including a thermal desalination plant) will occupy an area of approximately 20 hectares. Read more...

Exploration drilling - Feral Prospect

Last updated: August 4, 2015

The proposal is for an exploration drilling program which involves disturbance and clearing for access tracks and drill pads, and fencing, on banded iron formation ranges of the Perenjori Hills. Read more...

Nammuldi-Silvergrass Expansion Project

Last updated: July 10, 2015

The proposal involves the expansion of existing operations of the Nammuldi-Silvergrass Iron Ore Project and is therefore a Revised Proposal.The proposal includes the additional clearing of approximately 3,900 ha of vegetation for mine pits, waste dumps and associated mine infrastructure and facilities, and approximately 2,500 ha for the IAA. Read more...

Balla Balla Infrastructure - Rail and conveyor project

Last updated: June 15, 2015

The proposal is to construct and operate a combination railway and conveyor line, and associated infrastructure to connect the Flinders Pilbara Iron Ore Project to the Balla Balla Export Facilities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Read more...

Gorgon Gas Development Fourth Train Expansion Proposal

Last updated: April 30, 2015

To expand the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity of the existing proposal from 15 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 20 Mtpa (nominal). Read more...

Kintyre Uranium Project

Last updated: March 4, 2015

The proposal is for the construction and operation the Kintyre uranium project. The proposal includes the open cut mining of uranium ore, processing, and the transport of uranium ore concentrate to the Port of Adelaide. The project is located 260km north-east of Newman in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. Read more...

Kemerton silica sand mining proposal, additional mining areas and transfer of land for conservation (s46)

Last updated: March 4, 2015

The extraction of silica sands from two new areas and the transfer of the ownership of land which contains the Muchea Limestone Communities Threatened Ecological Community to the conservation estate. Inquiry under s46 in regard to amending Ministerial Statements 703 and 920 . Read more...

EP 413 3D Seismic Acquisition Survey

Last updated: February 20, 2015

The proposal is to undertake a 3D seismic acquisition survey across a 10,600 hectare area within exploration permit area EP413. The proposal comprises the following elements: Preparation of north-south and east-west vehicle access lanes by cutting vegetation above ground level and mulching greenstock with immediate replacement of mulch in-situ (also known as “raised blade roller mulching”). Laying source and receiver lines along lanes and insertion of geophones to a depth of 0.1 metres.... Read more...

Ellendale 4 Diamond Project, West Kimberley

Last updated: February 9, 2015

The proposal is for the construction and operation of a diamond mine, power station and processing plant within Mining Lease 04/372 in the West Kimberley area 140 kilometres east of Derby, to process approximately 4.4 million tonnes per annum of ore. Read more...

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