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Fenix Resources has received regulatory and environmental approvals to develop its Beebyn-W10 iron ore mine in Western Australia, adjacent to its existing Beebyn-W11 operation within the Weld Range Project. The approvals include a Mining Development and Closure Proposal and a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit from the state's Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, as well as a Prescribed Premises Works Licence from the Department of Water and Environmental Protection supporting capacity up to 6 million tonnes per annum at the Beebyn Hub. The site lies within the Wajarri Yamaji People Native Title Claim area, and Fenix has signed a letter of consent with the Wajarri Yamaji People. Ore production is expected to commence this quarter, with first shipping anticipated in the December 2026 quarter. The Beebyn Hub forms the core of Fenix's three-year plan through 2028, with expansion plans to reach approximately 10mtpa by 2031 and extend operations to 2042.
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By: Shree Mishra Source: Mining Technology
Fenix Resources has obtained regulatory and environmental approvals to develop its Beebyn-W10 iron ore mine, located adjacent to its existing Beebyn-W11 operation within the Weld Range Project in Western Australia (WA).
Approvals Granted
The company confirmed that development can proceed following:
- Approval of its Mining Development and Closure Proposal
- Receipt of a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit from the state's Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
- A Prescribed Premises Works Licence from the Department of Water and Environmental Protection, supporting capacity of up to six million tonnes per annum (mtpa) at the Beebyn Hub
Indigenous Land and Cultural Agreements
The Beebyn-W10 site is situated within the Wajarri Yamaji People Native Title Claim area. Fenix has signed a letter of consent with the Wajarri Yamaji People to begin mining at Beebyn-W10 under terms defined by a Cultural Heritage Agreement. Further negotiations are ongoing to formalise a similar agreement covering Beebyn-W10.
Production Timeline
- Ore production at Beebyn-W10 is expected to commence this quarter
- First shipment of ore is anticipated in the December 2026 quarter
Beebyn Hub Expansion Plans
The combined operations at Beebyn-W10 and Beebyn-W11, known as the Beebyn Hub, are designed to reach a production rate of up to 6 mtpa. This forms the core of Fenix's three-year plan through the 2028 financial year.
Key expansion initiatives include:
- Increasing Beebyn-W11's output from 1.5 mtpa to 3 mtpa
- Ramping up the site's crushing capacity
Long-Term Project Development
- A December 2025 scoping study outlined plans to expand production to approximately 10 mtpa by 2031 and extend operations to 2042
- Fenix secured a 30-year exclusive right to mine and export from the Weld Range Project in September 2025
- A definitive feasibility study for the project is in progress and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026
Executive Comment
Fenix executive chairman John Welborn said: "Securing the key approvals to commence mining at Beebyn-W10 is an important milestone for Fenix.
"The establishment of the Beebyn Hub is critical for the continued ramp-up of our Weld Range Iron Ore Project. The transformation promised in our 3-Year Production Plan is now well under way."
This article was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.
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