The Proposal is for the development of the Rhodes Ridge Iron Ore Project (the Proposal), located approximately 40 kilometres north-west of Newman, in the Shire of East Pilbara.
The Proposal requires a disturbance footprint of up to 14,850 hectares within a 61,301 hectares Development Envelope.
The Proposal includes the development of new above and below water table deposits, and associated activities. The proposal includes but is not limited to:
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development of new deposits including above and below water table mining at Rhodes Ridge Main and Arrowhead deposits and above water table mining only at Giles Mini deposits
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ore processing (wet and dry), transport and handling infrastructure
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ore, topsoil and subsoil stockpiles
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waste rock dumps, storage of waste fines, low grade ore dumps
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surface water management infrastructure
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groundwater abstraction infrastructure
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dewatering and surplus water management
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renewable energy infrastructure including solar
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other associated infrastructure and support facilities including accommodation camps, workshops, hydrocarbon storage, laydown areas and offices
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