Queensland Government grants three mining leases for Bauxite Hills Mine

Metro Mining Ltd today announced that the Minister for State Development, Natural Resources and Mines Hon Dr Anthony Lynham has signed the three mining leases for the Bauxite Hills Mine. The company has already started the construction at the mine site.

Dr Anthony Lynham said the granted leases were critical for the $35.8 million bauxite mine project to proceed into planned production.

He said, “Granting these leases allows Metro Mining to consolidate and unlock the potential of the significant bauxite reserve that exists on the western Cape York Peninsula, and generate hundreds of jobs for the region.”

 “Granting these leases gives Metro Mining the confidence to progress the mine’s construction and begin production with the first shipments of bauxite planned for early 2018.”

“The mine will produce bauxite for export and is planned to operate for an initial 17 years with opportunities for extending the life based on the known resources in the area.”

The mine is expected to produce approximately two million tonnes of bauxite per annum and then gradually to approximately six million tonnes over a four years period.

 “The Palaszczuk Government has worked hard to grow Queensland’s resources sector in a responsible and sustainable manner and we are now reaping the rewards of that work,” Dr Lynham said.

“Our focus on job creation and the right framework for resources exploration and production, balanced with strong environmental protections and public consultation, and is delivering results.”