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Mallee Bull Exploration Project Approval

The NSW Government has approved an application from Peel Mining Limited to conduct underground drilling for the Mallee Bull Copper Project including a Review of Environmental Factors.

The application is for assessable prospecting purposes only. If a suitable resource is found in the area, the proponent will need to submit an application for mining to occur, which would be reviewed under NSW’s robust planning framework.

More information can be found in the following documents: 

 

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