Project Proponent Ferro Metals Australia Pty Ltd Proposal description The proponent proposes to mine up to 10.1 Mtpa of magnetite ore to produce 6 Mtpa of ore concentrate over a 15 year mine life. The magnetite concentrate would be conveyed to Port Hedland from the mine via a 110 km slurry pipeline located alongside the existing Pilbara Energy Pipeline (PEPL). The concentrate would be dewatered at a purpose-built facility located at Utah Point in the Port Hedland Port area, prior to shipping overseas, where it would be used predominantly in steel manufacture. Assessment Number 1770 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Iron Ore Last updated April 28, 2009 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Environmental Protection Statement (EPS) Extract of determination 1770-ChairDets-050109.pdf (PDF, 62.86 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Hydrological Processes Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 5 January, 2009 3. Assessment Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Environmental Protection Statement - Balla Balla Magnetite Project (PDF, 26.71 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1309 EPA Report Report 1309 - Balla Balla Magnetite Project (PDF, 642.48 KB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Water Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 5 January, 2009 Appeals close Monday, 19 January, 2009 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, 28 April, 2009 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 794 - Balla Balla Magnetite Project (PDF, 986.37 KB) Post-assessment changes Section 46 inquiry Balla Balla Magnetite Mining Project (s. 46) Balla Balla Magnetite Mining Project (S46) [2224] Balla Balla Magnetite Project (S46) [2548]
