Group 6 Metals Takes Environmentally Friendly Activities at Dolphin Tungsten Mine

Group 6 Metals (G6M) is committed to redeveloping its Dolphin tungsten mine in an environmentally sustainable manner, with environmental protection at the core of its activities.

Following a string of regulatory approvals for its wholly-owned Dolphin tungsten mine in Tasmania, emerging producer G6M has confirmed that it will adopt an environmentally friendly approach to enhance construction activities at the mine.

King Island is the most western large island in the Bass Strait, located between Victoria and Tasmania. Dolphin is located on Kings Island and is the largest tungsten deposit in the western world. Protection of the environment is very important to G6M and is central to the redevelopment of the project.

The company has committed 337,000 square meters of land at the Grassy site as a "conservation covenant" area to protect the blue gum eucalyptus forest, which provides nesting sites and habitat for some of King's Island's threatened flora and fauna.

The government has awarded Hydro Tasmania a $2 million grant to upgrade the 11 kV line to Dolphin, which will allow G6M to use the Kings Island power grid for construction and mining operations. A significant portion of this power will be generated by green renewable energy sources, which will reduce the mine's overall carbon footprint.

Keith McKnight, CEO of Group 6 Metals, says the company is committed to sustainable development and operations. The company's environmental approval conditions also require the implementation of a detailed environmental management and monitoring program to protect local flora and fauna.

He added, "We will prioritize local employment where practical and implement training programs for locals seeking skilled employment at the mine."

Dolphin Tungsten Mine has been a major economic driver of the Kings Island economy in the past and Mr. McKnight hopes that through its redevelopment it will once again play a significant role. He said, "We are grateful for the support of the local authorities and the wider community and we will continue to work together in a highly constructive manner."

Over the last few years, G6M has concentrated on optimizing a redevelopment strategy for the Dolphin Tungsten Project, which contains a JORC 2012 compliant Mineral Reserve of 4.43Mt at a grade of 0.92% WO₃.

Group 6 Metals would initially focus on producing high-grade tungsten concentrate from Dolphin, with plans to add value to the product in order to supply the upstream tungsten industry. "We are committed to redeveloping Dolphin in a responsible and sustainable manner while creating jobs, growth, and economic returns from this asset," added Mr. McKnight.

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