ProjectProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdProposal description: BHP Billiton Iron Ore is proposing to develop the Orebody 24 (OB24) deposit located north of Orebody 25 (OB25) Mine, and approximately 10 km north-east of the town of Newman in the Pilbara Region. New and existing OB25 infrastructure would be utilised. Assessment Number: 1833Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Iron OreLast updated: July 8, 2010Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalExtract of determination: Orebody 24/25 Upgrade ProjectPreliminary Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationSubterranean FaunaTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 19 April, 2010 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1356EPA Report: EPA Report 1356 - Orebody 24/25 Upgrade ProjectDate published: Monday, 19 April, 2010Appeals close: Monday, 3 May, 2010 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Thursday, 8 July, 2010Ministerial Statement: Statement 834.pdf