Project Proponent Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited Proposal description The proposed mine site is located in the Hamersley Ranges of the Central Pilbara region of Western Australia. The project involves the establishment of an open cut mine, associated mine infrastructure, and the construction of a 90 kilometre section of rail to link the mine with Hamersley Iron's existing rail network. The deposit to be mined is known as the Channel Iron Deposit, which is within the major aquifer in the area. BHP Iron Ore has an existing operation along the Channel Iron Deposit, and has received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop a second mine. This assessment has therefore, also considered the cumulative impact of this proposed third mine along the Channel Iron Deposit. Assessment Number 979 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Iron Ore Last updated May 27, 1996 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 809 EPA Report Bulletin 809 - Yandicoogina Iron Ore Mine and Railway (PDF, 2.44 MB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Hydrological Processes Date published Thursday, April 4, 1996 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, May 27, 1996 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Statement 417 - Yandicoogina Iron Ore Mine and Railway (PDF, 568.36 KB)
