Taiko Critical Minerals (NZE:TCM) submitted its response to the Expert Panel's comments and provided additional information requested as part of its fast-track application for the Southern Block of the Barrytown Critical Minerals Project, according to a Thursday filing with the New Zealand bourse.

The company said its response, submitted Monday, addresses the comments with input from technical experts and that it has met all deadlines so far.

The application seeks approval to extend the project into the adjoining Southern Block, building on existing resource consents for the Coates South Block and Mineral Separation Plant at Rapahoe, with the Panel's decision still scheduled for Dec. 8, the company added.