Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX) EPA Confirms Approval Process For Oakajee Port And Rail Project

Perth, Nov 17, 2009 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX)(PINK:MUMTF) is pleased to announce that the environmental approval process had been confirmed for the terrestrial port and rail components of Oakajee Port & Rail's (OPR) mid-west infrastructure project.

OPR announced today that the Environmental Protection Authority had confirmed the approval process would be by way of a Public Environmental Review (PER).

OPR said it believed the PER process was the most appropriate approval mechanism and was consistent with the project's development timetable, supporting timely and efficient delivery of the project.

Murchison and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd each own a 50% interest in OPR.

For the complete Murchison Metals ASX Announcement and OPR's Media release, please click the link below:

http://www.abnnewswire.net/media/en/docs/61750-ASX-MMX-469390.pdf

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