LeadFX Announces Public Appeals Period Closes

08/16/2018

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PERTH, Australia, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - LeadFX Inc. (the "Company" or "LeadFX") (Toronto Stock Exchange "TSX": LFX) announces that the public appeals period to the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority's ("EPA") recommendation to approve the proposed Hydrometallurgical Facility and mine extension of the Paroo Station Lead Mine, 30km west of Wiluna in Western Australia, has closed.

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No appeals were received from the public.

The EPA Report 1620 including the draft ministerial conditions is next expected to be considered by the Western Australian government's Minister for Environment for his final approval.

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