Roper Community

For information on the Roper Bar projects click here.

Overall Facts and Figures

• Expect to start construction in mid 2012 and production in 2013
• The initial output of iron ore is estimated at up to 1.5Mtpa in the first year, increasing to 3Mtpa by the third year of production
• Ore body of about 321 million tonnes identified so far, of which about 200 million tonnes is recoverable
• A mine life of at least nine years but more likely to become a 40-year project as further resources are defined
• High grade ore to be shipping to Chinese steel mills

View the Roper Bar project information by clicking on the links to the right.

 

 Community Consultation

 

 

For the past 12 months, our team has been engaging and consulting with local communities about the proposed project. These discussions have provided us with an understanding of the opportunities and concerns community members have and this information has contributed to the direction of our ongoing project investigations.

This engagement and consultation is part of our long term commitment to actively communicate with local communities.

In February 2012, our team will be spending more time in the communities of Numbulwar, Ngukurr, Minyerri and Borroloola to conduct a series of consultation sessions. Our aim is to meet with as many locals as possible, provide information about the proposed project, and listen to thoughts and ideas about the project. All of the information collected will form part of the EIS submission.

This engagement and consultation will be ongoing throughout the life of the project.

We welcome and encourage comments and feedback, and have a dedicated community relations team who are based in community to ensure easy access.

 

Key Benefits of the Proposed Roper Bar Iron Ore Project for the Community

 

• Employment and training opportunities for local people – approximately 125 to 150 workers will be required during the construction and operational stages
• Local economic growth opportunities for the communities of Numbulwar, Ngukurr, Minyerri and Borroloola
• Involvement from local authorities, such as the Northern Land Council, in areas such as cultural heritage and environmental management
•  Potential for improved infrastructure (such as roads) and services (such as access to gas).