Investigator Silver Limited (ASX:IVR) has received heritage clearance for all proposed disturbance areas associated with development of its Paris Silver Project on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, following a heritage survey completed in collaboration with the Gawler Ranges Aboriginal Corporation (GRAC).

Key Points

  • Heritage clearance received covering all proposed mining and infrastructure disturbance areas within the Mining Lease Application lodged on 19 August 2026.
  • The survey program involved six weeks of field work and more than 3,300 cumulative walking hours, supported by Traditional Owners, anthropologists, archaeologists and Investigator team members.
  • The clearance forms a major component of work towards a Native Title Mining Agreement (NTMA) and Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) with GRAC.
  • Permitting, engineering and financing workstreams are advancing in parallel towards a Final Investment Decision.

Heritage Survey Scope and Process at Paris Silver Project

The heritage survey was conducted on-Country with GRAC and encompasses all areas of proposed disturbance within the Mining Lease Application lodged with the South Australian Department for Energy and Mining. The survey program involved six weeks of field work and more than 3,300 cumulative walking hours, with participation from Traditional Owners, anthropologists, archaeologists and Investigator Silver team members. According to the filing, the on-Country engagement allowed Traditional Owners to provide feedback that directly informed refinements to the mine design and layout reflected in the subsequent Mining Lease Application.

Agreement-Making Process Towards Native Title Mining Agreement

The heritage clearance forms a major component of the agreement-making process between Investigator Silver and GRAC, with both parties progressing towards a Native Title Mining Agreement and a Cultural Heritage Management Plan. The filing states the clearance also provides key input to preparation of the Program for Environment Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPR) and supports progression of practical heritage management arrangements and regulatory approvals required for development. Managing Director Lachlan Wallace noted the focus with GRAC is now on concluding the NTMA process, bringing together commitments on cultural heritage, economic benefits and ongoing engagement.

Development Workstreams Advancing Towards Final Investment Decision

Following completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study and lodgement of the Mining Lease Application, Investigator Silver disclosed that engineering and process design, PEPR preparation, and financing and execution readiness activities are advancing in parallel. The heritage clearance is described in the filing as providing greater certainty for project design and supporting progression of the remaining agreements and approvals ahead of a Final Investment Decision. The Paris Silver Project hosts a JORC 2012 Mineral Resource of 24Mt at 73g/t silver and 0.41% lead for 57Moz of silver and 99kt of lead, located approximately 70km north of Kimba on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.