permitting timeframes can be varied

Guys BELOW is a rough idea of the processes involved and as you can see the longer the list the longer it obviously takes..looks like there is a "process for a process....lol"...not all would affect PEN depending on how far down the track they are but you can see that it takes time...I understand, in talking with a PEN employee, that they are still going through the permit process for drilling , so thats the first step.

I suspect if all goes to plan, within a 2 year timeframe it can be achieved....i personaly have had experience with resource consents and building consents , subdivision consents etc as i have done property development...which is obviously different from mining inductry , the point im trying to make is that expect 2 years of planning permitting capital raising etc to be used up quite easily unless you have mates on the inside who can help speed up the process ....cheerrsa JAM


Overview of metallic mining permitting process:

applicant submittal

-Mining Plan Reclamation Plan
Compliance with
-Mining Moratorium Law
-Monitoring and
-Quality Assurance Plan
-Risk Assessment and
Contingency Plan
-Mining Permit Application Feasibility Report for any mining waste facility
-Environmental Impact Report
-Air polution control Wastewater treatment
-High capacity wells Wastewater discharge
-Additional permit applications, possibly including
-Applicant submits the necessary permit applications and environmental data to start the permitting process:
-Applicant collects appropriate environmental data to support permit applications and environmental review.
-The WDNR holds a public informational meeting and provides input to the mining company
on data collection needs.
-Applicant submits a Notice of Intent to collect data to support a Mining Permit Application,
including a preliminary project description.
-Mining company establishes economic viability of ore body (mineral deposit) and decides
to pursue development of a mining project.
-Mining company obtains exploration license and conducts an exploration drilling program
to ascertain the presence of a mineral deposit.