Approval of the GMMP allowed drilling for the Project to commence on 28 April 2016.
Total resources for the Spur Hill project now stand at 625.9 million tonnes including 394.4Mt of Indicated Resources.
EIS studies advanced during the March quarter include surface and Groundwater assessments and Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment.
Expenditure for these studies totaled approximately $20,000 for the quarter.
Malabar advanced studies in relation to the review and design of mine surface infrastructure and underground mine layouts. Expenditure for these activities totaled approximately $13,000 for the quarter.