Boab Metals Limited announced the Western Australian Environment Protectional Agency has approved amendments to Boab's existing EPA approval thus paving the way for the commencement of Site Establishment and Early Works at the Sorby Hills Lead-Silver Project. Amendments to the Sorby Hills EPA Approval have been received, a key regulatory prerequisite for the commencement of Site Establishment and Early Works including: establishment of all-weather access to the Project; development of a materials laydown and hardstand area to facilitate construction of the expanded processing plant and associated infrastructure; and construction of an accommodation village at the Project site. Competitive Tender for the related construction packages will now commence.

The development of Sorby Hills was first approved by the EPA in 2014. The current amendments to the approval made under Section 45C(1) of the Environmental Protection Act relate primarily to an increase in the permitted "development area". The increase will allow for: early establishment of an all-weather access to the Project; development of a materials laydown and hardstand area to facilitate construction of the expanded processing plant and associated infrastructure; and construction of an accommodation village at the Project site.

Approval of the EPA amendments paves the way for final clearance to be granted under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and permits the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety ("DMIRS") to close out its assessment of the "Mining Proposal" associated with the Site Establishment and Early Works. Boab anticipates receiving these final approvals over the coming weeks. Boab will now move ahead with the competitive tender process ahead of awarding the construction contracts related to Site Establishment and Early Works packages.