ProjectProponent: Iluka Resources LimitedProposal description: The proposal is to construct a mineral sands mine at Cataby approximately 150 km north of Perth. The project will consist of a series of 13 open pits over approximately 25 kilometres, which will be progressively mined by dry mining techniques. The proposal will produce approximately 760 to 780 kilotonnes of Heavy Mineral Concentrate per annum. Assessment Number: 1612Region: WheatbeltReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Mineral sandsLast updated: December 30, 2014Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Environmental Protection Statement (EPS)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Wednesday, 5 December, 2012 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1212EPA Report: Cataby Mineral Sands Project (PDF, 4.34 MB)Date published: Friday, 9 December, 2005 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 18 April, 2006Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 720 (PDF, 1.16 MB) Post-assessment changesSection 46 inquiry: Cataby Mineral Sands Project (s46)s. 45C amendments: Attachment 1 to Statement 720 – Amend Proposal Description; Remove reference to a number of Key Characteristics; Increase Area of Disturbance; a defined Development Envelope to the proposal; Amend Size of Mines Pits; and Update figures in Schedule 1 - change to proposal approved under section 45C on 30 December 2014. Date of approval s. 45C: Tuesday, 30 December, 2014
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