Sherwin Iron Limited's Roper River Iron Ore project has taken
another step forward after being granted Major Project Status
by the Northern Territory Government.
The decision is a major milestone for the company, which has
a current resource of
488 million tonnes within its Roper River Iron Ore Project
500km south east of Darwin.
Sherwin Iron Executive Chairman Barry Coulter said the
company has been continuing to build the case for the project
including ongoing discussions with representatives of
traditional owners and working through the environmental
approvals process.
"This is another important milestone and gives us the
confidence to move forward with
our project," Mr Coulter said.
The granting of Major Project Status ensures a Government
team is established to help facilitate the appropriate
environmental, heritage, mining and safety approvals the
project will require as well as ensure maximum benefits to
the local community and industry.
"We're proud to be a local company and are committed to
Territorians gaining the maximum benefit from this project,"
Mr Coulter said.
"We're delighted with the progress to date and the level of
confidence shown by the
Northern Territory Government."
Sherwin Iron is working to lodge a Notice of Intent, the
first step in the approvals process for the project, with the
Northern Territory Government later this year.
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