The environmental watchdog has given the green light for BHP Billiton’s planned 80 million tonnes per annum South Flank iron ore development, with first ore targeted in 2021.

The South Flank/mining area C development, located 100 kilometres west of Newman, will provide replacement ore for BHP when the Yandi mine, which produces a similar tonnage, reaches the end of its life in the early to mid 2020s.

The project will include a new mine, accommodation villages and a rail spur line.

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