Indo Mines gets final environmental approval
Wednesday, February 1 2012 - 03:57 AM WIB
Australian-listed Indo Mines Limited said that Kulon Progo Regent had approved the Environmental Impact Assessment (locally known as AMDAL) for its Jogjakarta iron project.
The company said in Jakarta on Wednesday that the final approval was an important milestone and provided the green light for the iron project to proceed within the specified boundaries of the submission.
?We have been working closely with our Indonesian partners and the regional government on the AMDAL process for three years now and this approval reflects the co-operation brought to the process by all sides," said Indo Mines Managing Director Martin Hacon.
"It is the most significant milestone achieved to date by the company in the development of the iron project and provides a framework for a true partnership between the operators and the local community," he added.
The AMDAL is an independent and comprehensive assessment of the significant environmental and social impacts likely to result from the proposed iron project implementation. Approval has been received for several key documents which cover the entire mine life of the iron project and include the Environmental Impact Analysis (ANDAL), Environmental Management Plan (RKL), Environmental Monitoring Plan (RPL).
The AMDAL submission was based on world best practice environmental standards along with extensive consultation with all stakeholder groups and incorporates the company?s agreements with the local community.
Editing by Benget Besalicto Tnb.