Project Proponent Rio Tinto Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal involves the development of a satellite iron ore mine at Section 10, 20km northwest of the Tom Price minesite, to supplement falling production from the Tom Price mine as it nears the end of its life. The orebody occupies the lower slopes of the main range of hills in the Western Turner Syncline. The eastern and western portions of the proposed pit, where the ore is shallowest, would be mined first and subsequently backfilled, but the central portion would remain open. Assessment Number 1786 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Iron Ore Last updated December 10, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Environmental Protection Statement (EPS) Extract of determination 1786-ChairDets-110509.pdf (PDF, 40.67 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Subterranean Fauna Terrestrial Fauna Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 11 May, 2009 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1325 EPA Report Western Turner Syncline - Section 10 Iron Ore Mine (PDF, 489.37 KB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Terrestrial Fauna Inland Waters Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 11 May, 2009 Appeals close Monday, 25 May, 2009 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Thursday, 17 September, 2009 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 807 (PDF, 966.67 KB) Post-assessment changes s. 45C amendments Attachment 1 to Statement 807 – Removal of Water Supply and Production Limits – change to proposal approved under section 45C on 10 December 2013. Date of approval s. 45C Tuesday, 10 December, 2013
