Project Proponent Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd Proposal description Proposal to expand iron ore operations at Dampier Port, which includes Parker Point and East Intercourse Island facilities to a total of 120 Megatonnes per annum by greater utilisation of existing equipment, and an increase in rail transport and shipping movements, as documented in schedule 1 of this statement. Assessment Number 1646 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s46 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated December 12, 2006 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 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1226 EPA Report Dredging Program Dampier Port Upgrade to a Throughput Capacity of 120 Million Tonnes Per Annum (PDF, 51.58 KB) Date published Monday, 21 August, 2006 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, 12 December, 2006 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 0734 (PDF, 153.76 KB)