Western Resources (TSX:WRX) (FSE:WR0) (“Western” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Western Potash has received Environmental Assessment Approval from Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (‘the Ministry”) for the Milestone Phase I Project (“the Phase l Project,” previously “the Pilot Project”).

The initial Phase l Project design was based on a Scoping Study and was approved by the Ministry in 2015. Following changes to the Scoping Study design, namely the introduction of a crystallization pond for potash recovery and the plant site location, Western Potash re-submitted the project design for review by the Ministry.

Subsequently, the Ministry has determined that no Environmental Impact Assessment for the Phase l Project will be required. Western Potash is therefore authorized to proceed with the construction of the Phase l Project subject to regulatory permitting requirements.

Mr. Bill Xue, President and CEO of Western Resources, commented:

“We are very pleased to have received the Environmental Assessment approval from the Government of Saskatchewan to proceed with the Milestone Phase I Project.

We fully appreciate the cooperation that we have received from the Government of Saskatchewan and the local Rural Municipality as we continue to move the Milestone Project towards construction and operation.”

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