23 Apr 2013 07:00
23 April 2013
Sirius Minerals Plc
York Potash Project approvals update
The Directors of Sirius Minerals Plc (AIM: SXX, OTCQX: SRUXY) ("Sirius" or the "Company") are pleased to provide an update on the York Potash Project planning approval process.
Following the requests for further information previously made by the North York Moors National Park Authority ("NYMNPA") and detailed in the Company announcement of 27 March 2013, the Company has now submitted a full range of documents on time.
Chris Fraser, Managing Director and CEO of Sirius, commented:
"We have submitted a robust and full set of documents that put forward a compelling case for the National Park to make a positive decision on 2 July 2013."
The Company has published a short webcast explaining elements of the planning process and this is available via www.siriusminerals.com.
For further information, please contact:
Sirius Minerals Plc | |||
Peter McLennan(General Manager - Investor Relations)
| Tel: +44 8455 240 247
| Email: ir@siriusminerals.com | |
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About Sirius Minerals Plc
Sirius Minerals is a globally diversified potash development company. Its primary focus is to bring on stream major potash mining facilities through the acquisition and development of projects overlying recognised potash deposits. Today it holds properties in the United Kingdom (North Yorkshire), the United States (North Dakota), and Australia (Queensland). Incorporated in 2003, Sirius Minerals' shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market. Its shares are also traded in the United States on the OTCQX through a sponsored ADR facility. Further information on the Company can be found at www.siriusminerals.com.