Rocklea Early Tonnes Iron Ore Project

Overview

Dragon Energy Limited proposes to develop a 2 mtpa open pit mining operation to recover about 6 Mt of iron ore recource restricted to above water table and with mine life of 3-4 years.  The project is located 34 kilometres south-west of Tom Price, Shire of Ashburton.

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.