Hastings Technology Metals Ltd (HAS.AX) No Appeals on EPA Recommendation of Environmental Approval
Hastings Technology Metals Limited (ASX:HAS) (FRA:5AM) ("Hastings" or "the Company") is pleased to advise that the Appeals Registrar (WA Office of the Appeals Convenor) has not received any appeals on the EPA Assessment Report, which recommends approval of the Yangibana Rare Earths Project (Yangibana Project) subject to the proposed conditions.
The DMAs will be provided with the draft conditions (as detailed in the EPA Assessment Report) for their consideration and must then provide their agreement to the implementation of the proposal subject to the draft conditions. The Minister for Environment will then consider the proposal and EPA recommendation.
The Yangibana Project includes the development of five open pit mines, groundwater abstraction, on-site processing of ore, tailings storage facilities, access and haul roads and supporting infrastructure such as accommodation facilities, administration buildings and an airstrip.
Executive Chairman, Charles Lew commented: "This news is pleasing to us as it represents overall public support for the project and the comprehensive nature of the environmental impact assessment. We will continue to provide feedback on the draft conditions (as requested) and are excited to see the environmental approval progress towards Ministerial approval."
Charles Lew Chairman T: +65-9790-9008 /+61-8-6117-6118 Valerie Quay Legal Counsel & Business Planning T: +65-9781-3220
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