
Victoria green lights Goschen & Avonbank critical minerals projects
Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has signed off the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for both projects. There have been major milestones for VHM’s Goschen rare earth and mineral sands project (ASX: VHM) and WIM Resources’ Avonbank mineral sands project with the Victorian Government giving the green light, subject to conditions. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has signed off the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for both projects, with further approval still required for a mining licence and a mine work plan which will involve consultation with the community. The projects also require Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 approval from the Federal Government. “It’s crucial that we balance development with the environment and these approvals put in place safeguards to…









