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Brockman Marillana Iron Ore Project

Brockman proposes to develop the Project which consists of a 700-750Mt iron ore mine, processing facility and associated infrastructure within the Hamersley Iron province in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 100km from the town of Newman.

It is anticipated that traditional open pit mining methods of excavating, load and haul will be utilised for the pit development. The Marillana Project will comprise:

• An open cut iron ore mine producing 17-19 Mt of beneficiated ore per annum;
• Above ground overburden and fines rejects storage facilities;
• In-pit disposal of mine waste after year two of operation;
• In-pit disposal of fines rejects after year seven of operations;
• Crushing, screening and processing facilities;
• A train loading facility;
• An accommodation camp for 550 personnel;
• A borefield to supply potable water to the accommodation and offices;
• Offices, workshops, a laboratory and supporting infrastructure including an explosives facility, landfill, water treatment plant and bulk fuel storage.

ecologia Environment has been engaged by Brockman to facilitate the environmental impact assessment process. This role involves:

• Assisting Brockman when liaising with government, public stakeholders and contractors.
• Providing advice to Brockman on the environmental requirements for the project impact assessment process.
• Undertaking the required environmental impact assessment studies.
• Providing specialist technical advice on environmental matters.
• Preparing the environmental documentation required to be submitted to regulatory authorities.

ecologia have undertaken significant environmental and social investigations to establish the potential risks of the Project and to inform appropriate management strategies for key aspects such as native flora and fauna, ground and surface water, heritage values and the local community.