Key milestone reached in the development application process!
Bowdens Silver has reached another important milestone in the assessment process for the Project.
Following the decision late last year to refresh the project’s ecological studies, the company has now completed and submitted an updated Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR) to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). A response to DPHI’s Request for Information (RFI) has also been submitted.
It is now anticipated that DPHI will assess the submission material enabling it to provide an updated assessment report to the Independent Planning Commission of NSW (IPC) for consideration and subsequent DA redetermination.
Managing Director Jo Battershill said the completion of the updated biodiversity assessment marks an important step forward for the project.
“ It is very pleasing to announce this important milestone for the Bowdens Project. Importantly, the decision in late 2025 to refresh the ecological studies provided the Company with a navigable pathway through the Bowdens redetermination process. Subsequently, the team’s focus has been to finalise the surveys and complete the BDAR in accordance with the requirements of the BC Act for assessment by the relevant departments.
With both the BDAR and the response to DPHI’s RFI now submitted, we look forward to DPHI providing an updated assessment report to the IPC for its consideration and subsequent redetermination. “
The Bowdens Silver Project remains a priority for the company and is recognised as a significant critical minerals project for both the region and New South Wales. If approved, the project is expected to create more than 300 jobs during construction and over 200 ongoing operational jobs, making it one of the region’s largest employers.
The company is also nearing completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study, with further updates expected in the coming weeks.
Bowdens Silver remains committed to working closely with government agencies, local communities and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process and will continue to keep the community informed as the project progresses.
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