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EPA gives nod to FMG extension

WESTERN Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority has given a conditional nod to Fortescue Metals Group’s proposal to extend the mine life of its Solomon iron ore project in the Pilbara for a further 35 years.

Noel Dyson
FMG has received conditional support for its plans to expand its Solomon operation.

FMG has received conditional support for its plans to expand its Solomon operation.

The EPA assessed the proposal as a public review and looked at the potential impact of seven prime environmental factors before recommending approval, with 19 strict conditions. The FMG proposal involves...

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