EPBC Approval Received

EPBC approved by the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy 

Approval from the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1991 was given on 9 March 2018. The approval was required in relation to the proposed Cape Hardy port only, in particular the potential of increased shipping movements in the Spencer Gulf to impact on the Southern Right Whale population. The conditions of approval can be found here.

Community Engagement Plan Approved

Community Engagement Plan approved by the Director of Mines, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC)

Iron Road’s Community Engagement Plan (CEP) has supported the company’s engagement activities for the Central Eyre Iron Project since 2011. The CEP has evolved through annual reviews and updated to take into consideration local knowledge and stakeholder feedback, and also reviewed in line with DPC’s “Guidelines for Developing a Community Engagement Plan for Mining Operations”.

A condition of Iron Road’s Mining Lease 6467 granted on 3 May 2017 is that the company’s CEP must be submitted to the Director of Mines for approval.

Iron Road is pleased to advise that notification of approval by the Director of Mines was received on 27 October 2017.

The CEP can be viewed here.

Central Eyre Iron Project Approved

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Mining Lease & Development Approval Received

Iron Road’s Mining Lease and Development applications have been approved by the SA Government with a formal announcement being made by the Premier, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP and the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, the Hon Tom Koutstantonis MP on Wednesday, 3 May 2017.

Click here to view Iron Road’s announcement to the ASX.

Click here to view the announcement from the Premier and Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy.

All documents relating to the Mining and development applications, including Government assessment reports and relevant project conditions, can be obtained from the SA Government dedicated CEIP page www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/mining/major-projects-and-mining-activities/major-operating-and-approved-mines/central-eyre-iron-project

Call for Registration of Preliminary Interest – Cape Hardy Port Development

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Call for Registration of Preliminary Interest - Cape Hardy Port Development

On behalf of Iron Road, Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula (RDAWEP) is inviting individuals and businesses interested in utilising the proposed Cape Hardy port facilities for the import or export of goods and products to register a non-binding preliminary interest. Service providers essential for general port operations are also encouraged to take up this invitation to register a non-binding preliminary interest in this exciting opportunity. Registering a preliminary interest in what will be South Australia’s only Cape Class bulk commodity export facility will ensure that you are kept informed in the future about formal opportunities to utilise Cape Hardy and does not bind you, Iron Road or RDAWEP to any firm commitment.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Brochure: “Cape Hardy Port Development – Invitation for Registrations of Preliminary Interest”.
Click here to obtain a copy of the Brochure in Chinese: “哈迪岬港口发展计划初步意向登记邀请书”.

Follow the link to the RDAWEP website: http://www.rdawep.org.au/