Public meetings held to oppose proposed Central Otago gold mine

Thursday 19 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 19 Jun 2025, 8:19pm

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Opponents of a proposed gold mine between Bendigo and Ophir have held public meetings in Dunedin and Wānaka. The lobby group Sustainable Tarras and local residents expressed concerns regarding landscape impacts and local industry. Australian company Santana Minerals intends to seek fast-track approval for the project.

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1. RNZThu 19 Jun 2025, 5:56pm

   Local opposition to Central Otago goldmine conducts public meetings (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 19 Jun 2025, 6:44pm

   Urgent Otago meetings held to oppose fast-tracking gold mine (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 19 Jun 2025, 8:19pm

   Proposed Central Otago goldmine opponents ramp up campaign (opens in new tab)