Namosi Joint Venture EIA on hold: Finau

Some aspects of the environmental impact assessment of the proposed copper mining by Namosi Joint Venture are currently on hold.

This was confirmed by the Director Mineral Resources, Malakai Finau today, who said that they have not met with the company for a long time.

Meanwhile according to a statement released by the NJV earlier today, the company is continuing with the work done to date on the EIA for the Waisoi project.

The company has completed the current phase of studies and exploration drilling activities in the Wainavadu Valley and at Waisoi with exploration drilling now focused on the Waivaka area.