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Better balancing private land access and exploration
22/05/2019New tools will help rural landholders negotiate with mineral explorers searching for evidence of gold, copper and other valuable metals on private land.
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Enterprising opportunity for more offshore gas
15/07/2019Earth Resources Regulation has granted an authority to drill from onshore to explore for more gas off the south west coast.
Showcasing the role of women across the resources sector
11/07/2019Jane Burton from the department’s Resources branch recently won the Exceptional Woman category at the Victorian Women in Resources Awards.
Process underway to appoint a new Mining Warden
04/07/2019The search is underway for a new Mining Warden. An interim Mining Warden will be appointed shortly, while the selection process for a new warden takes place.
Increasing interest in Victoria’s golden future
24/06/2019All that glitters may not be gold but when it comes to public, media and investor interest in Victoria’s exploration and mining industry, there’s one mineral that shines out.
Helping residents have their say
20/06/2019Community Advisor Grants will enable the Glenaladale community to access expertise and contribute to the Environment Effects Statement (ESS) process of the proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project.
Expanded protection for the You Yangs
17/06/2019The You Yangs Regional Park has been declared a mining free zone thanks to additional protections being placed over the landmark hills, just north of Geelong.
