The proposed Mulga Downs mine is located approximately 210 kilometres south of Port Hedland and 180 kilometres north west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Mulga Downs mine is on the traditional lands of the Banjima People.
Facilities will support production of up to 12 Mtpa, and subject to approvals earliest first ore is expected in CY2028.
Mining will be undertaken using conventional drill and blast, load, and haul methods, with dewatering required to enable dry-floor mining in some parts of the orebody. Following crushing and screening, ore will be transported via the Great Northern Highway to a siding along the existing Roy Hill Railway.
Status
The project is currently undergoing pre-feasibility studies. Subject to required approvals, construction is scheduled to commence in 2026, to facilitate first ore in CY28.
Infrastructure overview
- Mine associated infrastructure and support facilities include;
- Accommodation camp
- Energy supply infrastructure
- Airstrip
- Offices
- Workshops and laydown areas
- Crushing and dry screening facilities, sampling station and product stackers
Public comment on the Public Environment Review opens 17 April 2025 and comments are to be provided by 19 May 2025
Public comment on the Environmental Review Document opens 17 April 2025 and comments are to be provided by 3 June 2025.
The relevant documents can be viewed in hard copy without charge at the following locations: In person South Hedland Library, Leake St South Hedland 6722, Tom Price Library Central Road Tom Price WA 6751 or the State Library of Western Australia – 25 Francis Street, Perth WA 600
Additional details
A separate mining area, known as the Murray’s Hill, is within the vicinity of the Mulga Downs project envelope. This is a standalone 5 Mtpa direct shipping ore mine with a life of up to five years (including decommissioning and rehabilitation). Murray’s Hill was referred to the Environmental Protection Authority in 2013.
