Kochang JV approved for restart

ASX-listed Southern Gold and its joint venture (JV) partner, London-listed Bluebird Merchant Ventures, have been granted a permit to develop at the Kochang gold mine, in South Korea.

The approval is subject to several conditions, largely in relation to physical development requirements regarding safety and environmental management, with Southern Gold saying on Wednesday that Bluebird would now present the approval to the local County government prior to starting any site work.