CEO Jim Beyer revealed on Thursday the company’s plans for the billion-dollar development expected to create hundreds of jobs near the town of Orange had “all been parked” despite it previously receiving other relevant state planning approvals.
The entrance to McPhillamys Gold Project, Regis Resources Limited. Picture: Rohan Kelly / News Corp Australia Mr Beyer said Regis Resources was still unsure of the nature of the claim lodged which reportedly led to the plan for the tailings dam being axed. Regarding the future of the project, Mr Beyer revealed the company was"looking to understand the legal options"."As we regather, the team is working out what the fuller implications are of this call, of this decision.
A spokeswoman for Ms Plibersek on Tuesday said the document by Ms Reynolds was “not relied on” in the decision to reject the tailings dam, as reported by The Daily Telegraph.