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

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

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

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

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.