❓ Ms. Mettam asks about the current reserves of high-grade (62%) iron ore in Western Australia. The answer provides reserve estimates and acknowledges additional high-grade iron resources that are not currently economically viable to mine.
AnsweredQoN 3314Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 June 2018
Member
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Electoral Affairs; Asian Engagement
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What are the current reserves of high grade (62%) iron ore in WA?
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Answered
14 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Electoral Affairs; Asian Engagement
Response time
2 days
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety estimates that the reserve figures for Western Australia are as follows:
In addition to the information provided above specifically on ‘Reserves’ (which is material established to be currently economic to mine), there are further quantities of high-grade iron (above 60% iron) in Western Australia, but which exist in the category of ‘Resources’. Although extensively explored, they have not yet been proven to be economic at this point in time.
In addition to the information provided above specifically on ‘Reserves’ (which is material established to be currently economic to mine), there are further quantities of high-grade iron (above 60% iron) in Western Australia, but which exist in the category of ‘Resources’. Although extensively explored, they have not yet been proven to be economic at this point in time.
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