Possible challenge to Galantas' Northern Ireland gold mine

Galantas Gold Corporation has flagged a possible challenge to its underground mine in Omagh, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.

The company said on Tuesday it had been made aware of an individual who intends to launch an application for a judicial review into the actions of the Department of Environment Northern Ireland in granting planning permission.

The underground mine was approved by Environment Minister Mark Durkan in June 2015, but with strict environmental conditions.

Galantas’ chief executive Roland Phelps is confident the court will support the planning approval as granted.

"The individual challenging the decision raised concerns during the planning process and I note that these concerns were carefully examined by Department of Environment Northern Ireland Planning Service.

"The company will be seeking additional information and will advise shareholders of material information if it arises."