It's difficult to see new mines coming in the next two to three years.

We believe this a long-term event, and potentially could last for a decade. It's a fundamental change in the demand for metals.

Our understanding is that the (tantalum) business is likely to continue for some time in the current form.

We see no difficulty in placing this additional production with strong European demand for zinc metal and spot premiums rising sharply.

We will bring those emissions down to a level where they no longer pose a threat to the community. We openly accept we have a problem.