FerrAus Limited’s proposal to develop the Robertson Range Iron Ore Project to mine and process up to 2 Mtpa of direct shipping grade iron ore for export has been approved by the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP). 

The Project involves the development of an open pit mine in the Robertson Range project area, and mining and stockpiling of run of mine and processed ore to the north west of the pit sites.  The processed ore will be transported to rail or port infrastructure for loading onto ship for exportA crushing and screening facility for the processing and blending of ore will be established at Robertson Range in the vicinity of the ore stockpiles.  Overburden stockpiles of waste rock will be developed adjacent to the pit incursions. 

Given the isolated location of the project area, in an area of relatively contiguous country, the Project has less complex or severe impacts than many other mine developments.  With appropriate management, long-term environmental impacts in the area are anticipated to be minimal.  The development represents a source of revenue on a regional and state level, and an indigenous employment and training opportunity locally.