Project Proponent BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal involves extensions to mines at Yarrie and Sunrise Hill, new mines at Nimingarra (Nim I), Cattle Gorge and associated infrastructure such as haul roads and a power line. The proposal also seeks to revise the decommissioning and rehabilitation plan for the entire Goldsworthy operations. Assessment Number 1568 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated October 09, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 1. Referral Referral documentation Environmental Protection Statement Volume 1 (PDF, 46.54 MB) Environmental Protection Statement Volume 2 (PDF, 29.82 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Environmental Protection Statement (EPS) Preliminary Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Subterranean Fauna Terrestrial Fauna Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, May 23, 2005 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1171 EPA Report Goldsworthy Iron Ore Mines Extension Project (PDF, 705.88 KB) Key Environmental Factors Social Surroundings Flora and Vegetation Landforms Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, May 23, 2005 - 12:00 Appeals close Tuesday, June 7, 2005 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 682 (PDF, 1.43 MB) Post-assessment changes s. 45C amendments Attachment to Statement 682 – Change to description of proposal by removing Y4A from the main activity and increasing area disturbed from 97 to 145 hectares (ha) – change to proposal approved under section 45C on 8 June 2006. Attachment 2 to Statement 682 – Revised proposal description and removal of Location, Duration and Employment from the key proposal characteristics; increase the area of disturbance from approximately 145 to 270 ha, and formalise new Maximum Disturbance Boundaries (Development Envelope) of approximately of 455 ha for the site – change to proposal approved under section 45C on 9 October 2013. Date of approval s. 45C Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 12:00 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 12:00
