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Port Hedland cleared for $4bn downstream iron ore plant

The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority has approved the $4bn PHI project, a major downstream iron ore processing facility backed by POSCO, set to boost regional economy and iron ore export value.

<ul><li>Approval granted for the $4 billion Port Hedland iron (PHI) project, including a hot briquetted iron (HBI) and pellet plant.</li><li>Facility will process 3–3.5 million tonnes of Pilbara iron ore annually, producing around 2 million tonnes of HBI.</li><li>Project backed by South Korean steel-maker POSCO and located in the Boodarie Strategic Industrial Area.</li><li>Includes supporting infrastructure such as hydrogen production, carbon capture, and renewable energy targets by 2050.</li><li>Expected to diversify Port Hedland's economy and significantly increase Australia's iron ore export revenue.</li><li>Next regulatory step involves approval from Native Title holders.</li></ul>

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Port Hedland cleared for $4bn downstream iron ore plant

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Port Hedland cleared for $4bn downstream iron ore plant