View in Other Languages Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX)Oakajee基建项目获铁路开发批准 Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX)Oakajee基建項目獲鐵路開發批准 Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX) Granted Rail Development Approval for Oakajee Port And Rail Project 
Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX) Granted Rail Development Approval for Oakajee Port And Rail Project
Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX) Granted Rail Development Approval for Oakajee Port And Rail Project

Perth, June 21, 2011 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Murchison Metals Limited (googlechartASX:MMX) (googlechartPINK:MUMTF) advises that the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities ("SEWPaC") has granted approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act for Oakajee Port & Rail's ("OPR") proposed rail development.

SEWPaC's determination represents a significant step in the approvals process for the Oakajee infrastructure project, with a determination on Commonwealth approval for the project's port terrestrial development anticipated for later this year.

As reported previously, the Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia has recommended approval under Part IV of the State Environmental Protection Act for both the port and rail developments. Formal approval by the State Environment Minister for the Oakajee infrastructure project is anticipated in the September Quarter 2011.

The details and conditions of SEWPaC's approval are available at http://www.environment.gov.au.

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

Contact

Paul Kopejtka
Executive Chairman
Murchison Metals Ltd
Tel: +61-8-9492-2600

John Phaceas
Manager External Relations
Murchison Metals
Tel: +61-8-9492-2600
Mob: +61-411-449-621

Email: info@mml.net.au
http://www.mml.net.au



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