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Last updated: February 9, 2017
The proposal is to construct and operate the SKA-1 Low Frequency Aperture Array. The SKA -1 Low Frequency Aperture Array would be constructed at the SKA Telescope on Boolardy Station approximately 315 km north-east of Geraldton. The proposal for the SKA – Low Frequency Aperture Array includes a total disturbance of 608 hectares for construction of the Array, access tracks and infrastructure. Read more...Last updated: January 16, 2017
The proposal is to mine uranium ore from the Yeelirrie deposit, approximately 70 km south-west of Wiluna, and the construction of associated mine infrastructure, including ore processing facilities, water (includes borefield and corridors) abstraction and reinjection infrastructure, roads, accommodation, offices and workshops, stockpile and laydown areas and evaporation pond. Tailings would be discharged into the mine open pit. Read more...Last updated: January 12, 2017
Three Springs Solar Pty Ltd is proposing to construct and operate a 100MW solar photovoltaic power station on Lots M761-M764 and Lot 50 Bruce Road, approximately 2km north east of the Three Springs Townsite. The sites are predominately cleared farm land and no vegetation clearing is proposed. Read more...Last updated: January 9, 2017
Toro proposes to revise the Approved Project by developing Millipede and Lake Maitland uranium deposits and developing associated infrastructure. The Proposed Extension would result in the additional direct disturbance of approximately 1,582 hectares (ha) within an additional Development Envelope of approximately 3,891 ha. The Proposed Extension would include open mine pits at Millipede and Lake Maitland, in-pit tailings storage facility (TSF) at Millipede, accommodation village, workshop, run-... Read more...Last updated: December 7, 2016
Warrego Energy Pty Ltd proposes to develop the West Erregulla-2 Exploration Well located approximately 50 kilometres south - east of Dongara. The proposal is a proof of concept (single well). The exploration targets are at depths of 2,000 metres (m) to 5,000m and include geological structures that may yield natural gas. This includes the Dongara tight sandstone which is found below 3,900m and is expected to require hydraulic fracturing. Read more...Last updated: December 6, 2016
The proposal is to clear 950 hectares of native vegetation on Victoria Location 10883 for agriculture. Specifically, the stated purpose of the proposed clearing is expansion of grazing and cropping and for a homestead site. Read more...Last updated: December 5, 2016
The proponent, Mount Gibson Mining Limited, proposes to mine hematite ore from the Iron Hill and Iron Hill South Deposits. The Iron Hill Deposits are part of the Mt Gibson Range, which is located approximately 270 kilometres (km) east-south-east of Geraldton. The proposal is located within a 112 hectare (ha) development envelope. The proposal is for the development of two mine pits (20 ha), a waste rock landform (30 ha) and support infrastructure (37 ha), which includes topsoil stockpiles and... Read more...Last updated: November 21, 2016
Sinosteel Midwest Corporation proposes an expansion of its existing operations at the Blue Hills Iron Ore Mine, involving the construction and operation of two new mine pits and waste rock dumps. A new processing plant and additional road infrastructure will also be established. Read more...Last updated: November 17, 2016
The proposal is to construct and operate a uranium mine consisting of two deposits Centipede and Lake Way at mining tenements M53/224 and MLA53/1090, located approximately 30 kilometres south and 15 kilometres south-east of Wiluna. Read more...Last updated: August 19, 2016
The proposal includes an open-cut lead carbonate mine and processing facilities 30 kilometres west of the Wiluna townsite. The lead carbonate concentrate produced at the mine-site is transported in sealed bags within locked shipping containers by road from the mine-site to Leonora and then by rail to the Port of Fremantle where it is exported. Read more...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...Last updated: February 26, 2015
The Minister for Environment has requested that the EPA inquire into and report on the matter of changing the implementation conditions relating to Ministerial Statement 905 in order to: extend the time limit on shipments of lead carbonate through Fremantle Port (condition 3A); and reduce the amount of the financial assurance required and allow the release and reinstatement of the financial assurance in the event operations are suspended (condition 18). Read more...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...Last updated: January 12, 2015
The proposal is to construct and operate two iron ore mines, haul roads and mine infrastructure in the Yilgarn area of Western Australia, 100 kilometres north of Southern Cross. Following the appeal period and the Ministers subsequent determination on the Appeals received, the Minister remitted this proposal back to the EPA for assessment at the level of Public Environmental Review (8 weeks). Access the re-assessment of this proposal here. Read more...Last updated: December 4, 2014
The proposal is for a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (, Argyrosomus hololepidotus, ) and Yellowtail Kingfish (, Seriola lalandi, ) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton). Inquiry under section 46 in response to a request for extension of timeframe for substantial commencement - condition 4 - Ministerial Statement 649 . Read more...Last updated: June 4, 2014
To develop and operate an iron ore mine, supporting infrastructure and a haul road, 76 km north-east of Perenjori in the Midwest region. Read more...Last updated: March 12, 2014
The proposal is to construct and operate an iron ore mine and associated infrastructure at Weld Range. Open pit mining would occur above and below the water table and would involve dewatering. Excess water would be discharged to a lined evaporation pond. Read more...Last updated: March 10, 2014
Mount Gibson Mining Limited proposes to upgrade, widen and straighten existing local roads and construct and operate a rail siding south of Perenjori, to facilitate the transport of hematite iron ore from the already approved Extension Hill mine site at Mount Gibson to Geraldton Port for export. Read more...Last updated: November 18, 2013
The proposal is to carry out test drilling for hydrocarbons near the boundary of Lesueur National Park, inland from Jurien Bay. The proposal would be situated on farmland adjacent to the National Park and the well would be drilled vertically (no deviated or horizontal drilling is proposed) with the surface location of the well approximately 200 metres from the National Park boundary and bottom hole location approximately 350 metres from the National Park boundary. The drilling would be a depth... Read more...Last updated: August 15, 2013
Construct and operate a shallow open pit iron ore mine and associated infrastructure on the Mt Gibson Pastoral Lease in the Mid-West of Western Australia. Read more...