Western Australian mining company Bellevue Gold on Monday announced that it had received the tailings facility and water storage permits for its namesake gold project.
The approvals, which were granted under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA), are the final material permits required for commissioning and full operation of the Bellevue project.
Construction and underground development are running on time and on budget, with first gold set for the December quarter.
During the first 12 months of commercial production, the project is forecast to produce between 180 000 oz and 200 000 oz at an all-in sustaining cost of A$1 000/oz to A$1 100/oz.