Vast Resources PLC was granted two new polymetallic prospecting licenses near its Manaila zinc-lead-copper mine in Romania.

The company said Dec. 22 that it will explore the new licenses in a bid to develop future sources of ore as part of a proposed new Manaila metallurgical complex.

The Piciorul Zimbrului license covers 10 square kilometers located about 19 kilometers from the mine, while the Magura Neagra license covers 21 square kilometers about 47 kilometers from the mine.

Vast started full-scale commercial zinc production at the Manaila mine in early October.