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Minerals exploration activity charging ahead across Victoria

19/06/2024

The search for the materials needed to support the renewable energy transition and help make everyday technology products is hotting up across the state.

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Games demonstrate mine rescue capability

01/04/2025

Emergency response crews from across Victoria, NSW and Tasmania descended on Costerfield and Heathcote over the weekend to take part in the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition.

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Update on Avonbank mining licence application

01/04/2025

Following acceptance of a Mining Licence application from WIM Resource for the Avonbank project, a 21-day feedback period began on 19 March.

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Latest minerals industry updates for February to March 2025

31/03/2025

The Geological Survey of Victoria regularly scans exploration and mining activity across the state and compiles a list of recently issued media releases by companies.

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Emergency drills to test mine rescue ability

27/03/2025

Emergency response crews across Victoria will head to Costerfield and Heathcote this weekend to take part in the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition.

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Resources regulator enforces compliance at Somerset Quarry

26/03/2025

Resources Victoria’s regulator has issued two remedial notices to Somerset Quarry requiring the completion of restoration work identified during an independent environmental assessment of the site.

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Have your say on the Mining Licence for the Avonbank project

18/03/2025

The Resources Victoria regulator has accepted a Mining Licence application from WIM Resource Pty Ltd for their Avonbank project, 8 kilometres north-east of Horsham.

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