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Latrobe Valley mines set for rehabilitation
The Victorian Government plans to improve the management of coal mine land in the Latrobe Valley once production ceases.
May 9, 2022 0 comment
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New mines needed in Victoria by 2030: MCA
The Victorian mining industry had an economic output of $1 billion in 2020-21, sustaining more than 4700 full-time jobs, according to a report commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
April 7, 2022 0 comment
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Victorian minerals sector sets the standard
The Victorian minerals industry has increased mineral exploration expenditure by 35 per cent, as its average quarterly growth rate continues to double the national average.
March 11, 2022 0 comment
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Toolkit to assist exploration negotiations
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has launched a comprehensive toolkit to support Victorian mineral explorers and land owner/occupiers to negotiate access for exploration.
March 9, 2022 0 comment
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Redpath raise the bore with Kirkland Lake
Kirkland Lake Gold has signed Redpath Mining to a raisebore contract at its Fosterville gold mine in Victoria, extending a long-standing relationship until 2023.
January 21, 2022 0 comment
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Fosterville gold produces 2021 Melbourne Cup
Gold from Kirkland Lake Gold’s Fosterville mine in Victoria has again been used to produce the Lexus Melbourne Cup ahead of the 2021 race.
October 29, 2021 0 comment
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Victoria to pull its head from the mineral sands: MCA
The Victorian mineral sands industry presents a figurative gold mine for those in a position to dip their toes in, but regulation and approvals remain a barrier to success in the region.
September 28, 2021 0 comment
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Kalbar crosses its Fingerboards for mining licence
Kalbar Operations has applied for a mining licence for its Fingerboards project in Victoria’s Gippsland region, adding to the potential for a mineral sands hub in the state.
July 22, 2021 0 comment
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Fosterville gold production drives Kirkland Lake to record
Kirkland Lake Gold has achieved higher gold grades at the Fosterville mine in Victoria following changes to mine sequencing, pushing it to another record quarter.
July 13, 2021 0 comment
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Permanent fix paramount at Yallourn coal mine
A major flood risk at Victoria’s Yallourn coal mine has been stabilised but remains critical, as EnergyAustralia continues to develop a permanent fix for the situation.
July 1, 2021 0 comment
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Very Happy Valley with historic gold hit
E79 Resources has hit massive gold grades at the Happy Valley gold prospect in Victoria, striking more than 100 grams of gold per tonne.
June 16, 2021 0 comment
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Victorian resources record recognised
The Victorian minerals sector has set a new record for exploration expenditure, according to the latest quarterly results from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
June 2, 2021 0 comment
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Victoria’s METS sector to benefit from R&D loans
Earth Resources Regulation has flagged that mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) companies can receive funding from the Victorian Government’s research and development (R&D) cash flow loans initiative.
May 31, 2021 0 comment
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Victorian mining industry value climbs
Victoria’s gold industry production value has jumped by almost $1 billion in the past year, according to Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Report 2019-2020.
February 16, 2021 0 comment
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White Rock Minerals to buy AusStar for $23m
White Rock Minerals is set to acquire AuStar Gold for $23 million in a deal that will help it become an Australian gold producer.
February 4, 2021 0 comment
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Kirkland Lake maps out Fosterville technology innovations
Kirkland Lake Gold has outlined zero harm and a lower environmental footprint in its requirements for technology innovation at the Fosterville gold mine in Victoria.
November 26, 2020 0 comment
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Victorian Government boosts mineral licensing applications
The Victorian Government is hoping to ramp up minerals licenses across the state to bolster the state’s economy as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19.
November 6, 2020 0 comment
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Stavely Minerals discovers ‘biggest hit yet’ at Cayley Lode
Stavely Minerals has uncovered one of its best drilling results to date at the Cayley Lode at the Thursday’s Gossan prospect, part of its Stavely copper-gold project in Victoria.
October 27, 2020 0 comment
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Victoria’s mining charm takes a new turn
It is well established that Victoria’s mining prospects are receiving a surge in interest, with a number of projects in the pipeline that are ready to move the state into new possibilities as one of the country’s vital mining jurisdictions.
September 15, 2020 0 comment
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Mining services face shutdowns amid Victoria’s stage 4 restrictions
Mining services based in metropolitan Melbourne will be forced to shut down after the state government announced stage 4 restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
August 4, 2020 0 comment