Anova Metals Limited announced progress on the permitting of its 100% owned Big Springs Project ("the Project") in Elko County, Nevada, USA. Anova Metals has received the final Decision Notice from the United States Forest Service ("USFS"). Based on the completed project Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact, the USFS has approved the company's Plan of Operations and mining proposal. The approval follows a final public comment and objection period, in which no objections were offered. Anova is now permitted to commence mining operations at Big Spring in accordance with its detailed Plan of Operations that has been designed to minimise environmental impacts. This is a significant milestone for the company, one that allows it to commence production and start generating cashflows. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection will shortly notify the company to put in place a bond for postclosure reclamation, prior to starting site works. Anova has commenced detailed project implementation planning for the commencement of preliminary site works, completion of detailed mine plans and schedules and engagement with mining and civil contractors with a view to proceeding to formal tenders.