Fortescue Metals Group Limited is proposing to increase the footprint and mining life of the Solomon Iron Ore Project. The proposal consists of expanding mining operations and rail infrastructure beyond the current footprint. Fortescue Metals Group Limited is also seeking approval for an external borefield to provide an additional water supply to support the expansion.
The extent of proposed ground disturbance is approximately:
The combined area of disturbance is approximately 12,498 hectares. This is in addition to the 6,297 hectares of disturbance area approved under Ministerial Statement No. 862 for the original proposal and results in a total disturbance footprint of 18,795 hectares.
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.
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