The minerals company behind a failed bid to open up a lead and silver mine in central NSW says it is "fully committed" to getting the project over the line.
Silver Mines Limited announced on Wednesday that it would persevere in trying to develop the Bowdens Silver Project in the NSW central west village of Lue, southeast of Mudgee.
"The company ... is fully committed to the progression of the project, including obtaining all relevant permits and development consents required to develop and commence production," Silver Mines company secretary Trent Franklin said.
Last week, the NSW Court of Appeal invalidated Silver Mines' planning approval for the Bowdens mine following community opposition and environmental fears.
The court ruled the NSW Independent Planning Commission had not fully considered the impact of a high-voltage power line required for mine operations, which was to be approved via an appropriate pathway.
The company intends to file a new development application with a defined power supply option.
Silver Mines said the Bowdens open-pit mine, which would be located 2km from a school, would operate safely and that concerned locals could have free lead testing to allay fears of poisoning from dust.
They said the project could create more than 320 direct jobs during the construction phase and more than 220 full-time permanent jobs for the community.
Silver Mines shares were up 14 per cent to 9.7 cents on Wednesday, after dropping 40 per cent on Friday after the court ruling was announced.
