Project Proponent BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd Proposal description Proposed expansion of the Jimblebar iron ore mine (formerly known as McCamey’s Monster). The proposal by BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd (the proponent) involves an increase in the mining rate from five to eight million tonnes per annum, and the expansion of both the scree and bedrock mining areas. Assessment Number 917 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated August 13, 1997 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Landforms Terrestrial Fauna Date published Saturday, December 3, 1994 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 769 EPA Report EPA Report 769 (PDF, 1.56 MB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Landforms Terrestrial Environmental Quality Terrestrial Fauna Date published Friday, March 10, 1995 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, May 23, 1995 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 385 (PDF, 190.05 KB) Post-assessment changes s. 45C amendments Attachment 1 to Statement 385 - construction of train top-up loading facility - approved on 13 August 1997. Date of approval s. 45C Wednesday, August 13, 1997 - 12:00
