The South Australian Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) earlier advised that the approval of the Program for Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPR) and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) License for Mining and Mineral Processing (both of which were received in August) and the plans under the EPBC Act.

Key steps including modification to the existing Beverley and Beverley North PEPR’s to accommodate the integration of Four Mile operations, payment of the Rehabilitation Liability Bond remain to be completed prior to commencement of mining operations.

Additional steps include submission of key design, construction and commissioning reports to DMITRE and EPA at progressive stages of mine development.