HIGHLIGHTS
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Bowdens Silver Project in the final stages before submission for Development Consent.
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Preliminary key components of the EIS confirm favourable outcomes including:
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Minimal impacts on surface water and ground water;
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A new water pipeline to be built providing water for processing sourced from nearby coalfields;
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Substantial local economic benefits for a high unemployment jurisdiction;
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Air quality and health parameters show no exceedances and are negligible during the life of the mine;
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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage management programs advanced;
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Progressive rehabilitation plan for the life of the mine.
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EIS completion and submission in the coming months.
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Bowdens Silver is the largest undeveloped silver deposit in Australia and one of the largest globally.
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The Bowdens Silver Feasibility Study was completed in mid-2018 demonstrating a robust future silver mine development over a project life of 17 years.
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