Hancock Prospecting’s Atlas Iron has confirmed progress on Stage 2 of its Sanjiv Ridge project in Western Australia, aiming to mine approximately 10 million tonnes of iron ore from the Glen Herring deposit.
Stage 2 marks the next phase in Atlas Iron’s operations at the Sanjiv Ridge site and will involve above-water-table mining of iron ore.
Stage 2 will feature three new pits, Glen Herring, Dazzler, and Hero, along with four associated waste rock dumps and a four-kilometre haul road linking the new operation to the existing Stage 1 infrastructure.
The new haul road will serve as the transport link between both stages.
Stage 1 of the project will process the extracted ore. The integration is designed to maintain efficiency, minimise environmental footprint, and reduce the need for new infrastructure investment.
Stage 2 has been formally assessed by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) as Atlas Iron plans to clear up to 125 hectares of vegetation within a broader development envelope of approximately 246 hectares.
The project has now received government approval, allowing Atlas Iron to proceed under defined environmental conditions.
The Glen Herring and associated pits are part of Atlas Iron’s strategy to sustain production capacity across its operations in the Pilbara, leveraging satellite deposits to extend the life of existing infrastructure and deliver consistent output.
