Asia Pacific granted Shan licence

摘要

ASIA Pacific Mining has received full approval of its AP-4 mineral exploration licence in Shan state, becoming the first Western-led mining development company to be granted a 100%-owned exploration licence in Myanmar. The licence covers 649sqkm northwest of the town of Namtu, which is about 40km northwest of the major regional centre and airport at the city of Lashio. The area is prospective for lead, zinc and silver.