ProjectProponent: Hamersley Iron Pty LtdProposal description: Proposal by Hamersley Iron to increase the capacity of its Dampier Port operations from 80 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) (licensed capacity) to 95 Mtpa. Assessment Number: 1489Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s46Industry sector: Iron OreLast updated: November 24, 2003Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Environmental Protection Statement (EPS)Preliminary Environmental Factors: PeopleSocial SurroundingsFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Tuesday, 30 September, 2003 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1114EPA Report: EPA Report 1114 (PDF, 1.37 MB) 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Thursday, 20 November, 2003Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0638 (PDF, 1.18 MB)