Karara Iron Ore Project – Mine Life Extension 

Overview

Karara Mining Limited is proposing to revise the existing Karara Iron Ore Project (KIOP), located 320 km north-northeast of Perth in the Midwest Region of Western Australia to include a Mine Life Extension (MLE). 

The Proposal includes an expansion to the development envelope, extension of the tailings storage facility and waste rock dump at the existing KIOP (Ministerial Statement 805) and incorporation of areas approved under the Mungada Iron Ore Project (Ministerial Statement 806), which will be utilized for the ongoing operations at Karara. 

An Environmental Review Document (ERD) has been prepared by Karara Mining Limited in accordance with Environmental Protection Authority procedures and is released for public review.  

The ERD describes the proposal, examines the likely environmental effects and the proposed environmental management procedures associated with the proposed development.  

The ERD is available for download from Karara Iron Ore Project – Mine Life Extension | EPA Western Australia under 3. Assessment > Environmental Review.  

The document is also available on the proponent’s website at www.kararamining.com.au/environment. 

Hard copies of the document may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packaging) or a USB is available free of charge. Email michael.chen@kararamining.com.au to request either a hard copy or electronic version to be provided to you. 

Copies of the document will be available for examination at: 

• Perenjori Public Library 

• Three Springs Public Library 

• Geraldton Regional Library 

• State Library of Western Australia. 

Public submissions are to be received by the EPA by 7 June 2026. 

Submissions should be made at: https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au.  

Alternatively submissions can be  

Posted to:  

Chair  

Environmental Protection Authority  

Locked Bag 10 

Joondalup DC  WA 6919. 

Delivered to:  

Environmental Protection Authority 

Prime House 

8 Davidson Terrace 

Joondalup  WA  6027.  

If you have any questions on how to make a submission, please contact EPA Services of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation on 6364 7000.