Ridges Iron Ore Project - Matsu Deposit

Closed 19 May 2014

Opened 13 May 2014

Contact

info@epa.wa.gov.au

Overview

Kimberley Metals Group (KMG) is currently mining two ore bodies at the Ridges Iron Ore Projects (RIOP) in the Kimberley area. KMG is now proposing to develop a satellite ore body known as the Matsu Deposit located approximatley 10km south-southeast of the existing RIOP.

What happens next

Following the seven day public comment period and consideration of any comments received, the EPA will decide whether or not this proposal requires environmental impact assessment and, if so, what level of assessment will be applied.

The Chairman's decisions on level of assessment are released each Monday on the EPA's website.

Areas

  • All of Western Australia

Audiences

  • Public

Interests

  • Seven-day comment on referrals