We will bring those emissions down to a level where they no longer pose a threat to the community. We openly accept we have a problem.

We see no difficulty in placing this additional production with strong European demand for zinc metal and spot premiums rising sharply.

Our understanding is that the (tantalum) business is likely to continue for some time in the current form.

We believe this a long-term event, and potentially could last for a decade. It's a fundamental change in the demand for metals.

It's difficult to see new mines coming in the next two to three years.

Such a risk is unacceptable and bringing forward waste stripping is considered a prudent response.