The NSW Independent Planning Commission has conditionally approved a controversial lead and silver mine in central-west NSW.
The controversial mine was referred to the Independent Planning Commission after receiving more than 1,000 objectionsThe proponent says the mine is the largest undeveloped silver project in the country
The Bowdens Silver Mine is a proposal for an open-cut silver, lead and zinc mine near the village of Lue, east of the popular tourist town of Mudgee.The commission acknowledged community concerns about human health, water sources, social impacts, Aboriginal cultural heritage and biodiversity when making its decision.
However, it said it was satisfied the project could meet the relevant requirements for protecting human health and safety and that, on balance, the project was in the public interest.During the approvals process the project received almost 2,000 public submissions, with more than half objecting to the mine.
The commission also acknowledged concerns about dust containing lead impacting humans and collecting in nearby soil and water tanks, but said it was satisfied total exposure to all metals would remain below levels that were likely result in health impacts. In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange, the company behind the proposal, Silver Mines Limited, said the mine was the largest undeveloped silver project in Australia and one of the largest in the world.
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