Gippsland Limited (ASX:GIP,FWB:GIX) announced that the Abu Dabbab – Alluvial Tin project has advanced significantly and is on target for start‐up in March 2012.

As quoted in the press release:

Highlights

• Project is on schedule for a March 2012 start‐up
• Alluvial separator plant due on site early February
• All other capital purchases identified and on order
• Staffing and recruitment activities are essentially complete
• Mining contract awarded and mobilisation to site expected in February
• Detailed logistics planning well advanced
• Negotiations with a custom smelter are underway
• OH & S and environmental policies established
• Detailed commissioning plans in place for start‐up

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