ANSTO Minerals has assisted Alkane on the DZP in many aspects since designing and building a demonstration pilot to recover Zirconium (Zr), Niobium (Nb) and rare earths. ANSTO is currently working on developing the flow sheet to include recovery of a separated Hafnium (Hf) product.
Please read below a prepared media statement on the subject:
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission (PAC), as delegate for the NSW Minister for Planning and Environment, has advised that it has approved the development application for the Dubbo Zirconia Project (DZP).
This is a significant milestone for the project, enabling Australian Zirconia Limited (AZL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alkane Resources Ltd, to move ahead with applications for the Environmental Protection Licence (EPL), Mining Lease and other permitting and to secure project financing and advance the DZP into a development phase.
Alkane Managing Director, Mr Ian Chalmers, said approval for the project was the culmination of many years’ of hard work and the Company recognises the significant contribution from employees and consultants, managed by RW Corkery & Co., in the approvals process.
“We recognise there are a number of important steps before construction begins but we are delighted to achieve development consent for the Dubbo Zirconia Project, and are looking forward to taking the next steps towards establishing this globally significant operation,” Mr Chalmers said.
“This project will not only mean a transformation for Alkane, but it will have a significant impact on the region, creating some 300 jobs and strategically important resources exports for Australia.”
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Published: 02/06/2015