HUME: Sunday Creek mining approved
Exploration works at Sunday Creek, near Wallan, have been approved by the State Government, at one of the state’s most significant gold and antimony deposits.
Premier Jacinta Allan last Thursday (Nov. 27) announced the approval of a new exploration tunnel for Southern Cross Gold’s Sunday Creek Project.
The tunnel will enable underground drilling and exploration to begin on land the company owns.
Ms Allan says the approval; means reducing community impacts, especially noise and light.
“The planned exploration activity will help Southern Cross Gold better understand the area’s mineralisation with strong measures in place to address community and environment impacts,” a Government representative said.
“Research by the Geological Survey of Victoria suggests that central Victoria has a larger antimony resource than previously believed.
“Mining is already a big part of central Victoria’s economy and could grow further thanks to the new exploration near Kilmore.
“Launched as part of the Economic Growth Statement, the Government’s Critical Minerals Roadmap is helping drive development of the state’s mineral resources while ensuring the community is engaged throughout the life of the projects by companies awarded the rights to extract state-owned minerals.
“Victoria has world-class mineral sand deposits containing demonstrated resources of titanium, zirconium and rare earth elements.
“While critical minerals are in the spotlight, the state’s gold sector remains strong, underpinned by generations of strong local workforce and expertise plus record gold prices.”
Ms Allan said:“Critical minerals are the future and we’re backing the industry in Victoria – while protecting the environment and our communities.”
Lily D’Ambrosio Minister for Energy and Resources, said: “Most drilling for the Sunday Creek project will now happen underground, reducing the impacts on those living near the work site, especially impacts relating to noise and light.”