Project Proponent Hamersley Iron Pty Limited Proposal description The proposal is to undertake a hydrogeological research programme at the Marandoo mine site. Marandoo mine site, on Marandoo Mining Lease (M272SA), is 35 kilometres north-east of the town of Tom Price in the Pilbara, and abuts Karijini National Park. Assessment Number 1428 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Last updated July 02, 2002 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assessment on referral information (ARI) Preliminary Environmental Factors Hydrological Processes Date published Monday, 6 May, 2002 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1048 EPA Report Hydrogeological Research Programme at Marandoo - Trial Dewatering and Re-injection Test, Karijini National Park (PDF, 413.63 KB) Key Environmental Factors Hydrological Processes Date published Monday, 6 May, 2002 Appeals close Monday, 20 May, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, 2 July, 2002 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 598 (PDF, 401.08 KB)