Matthew Denholm Australian
GUNNS may need to significantly modify its Tasmanian pulp mill – to address key environmental issues – if it is to win final federal approval and a joint-venture partner. Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday warned that the company was unlikely to meet an October 4 deadline to provide an environmental management plan in “satisfactory” form. Read more here

Nick Clark Mercury
GUNNS Ltd is struggling to meet the Federal Government approval deadline for its $2 billion pulp mill — and may have to ask for more time. Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday revealed he had written to the Tasmanian timber giant asking if it wanted an extension to the October 4 deadline. Read more here