Project Proponent FMG Iron Bridge (Aust) Pty Ltd Proposal description Amendment of implementation Condition 10 (Terrestrial Fauna – Pilbara Leaf-nosed Bat) to allow for ground disturbing activities within the mining exclusion zone surrounding Cave 13 and Chateau Cave, which will result in the removal of Cave 13 and Chateau Cave where the proponent can demonstrate the viability of the population is maintained within a 100 kilometre radius of Cave 13 and Chateau Cave. Assessment Number 2579 Region Pilbara Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated March 05, 2026 Current Status Decision on whether to assess has been 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 Extract of determination North Star Magnetite Project (S46) [2579] (PDF, 139.94 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Terrestrial Fauna Date published Thursday, 5 March, 2026
