The Western Australian Water and Environmental Regulation department has granted ASX-listed Hasting Technology Metals a works permit to construct the Yangibana rare earths process plant.
The works permit is subject to certain conditions, including design and construction requirements, pollutant emission limits, monitoring requirements and compliance reporting.
The Yangibana project includes the development of five openpit mines, groundwater abstraction, onsite processing of fore, tailings storage facilities and supporting infrastructure.