Rare moth discovery may impact Macraes mine expansion plans
Monday 26 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Otago Regional Council, Forest and Bird, OceanaGold
The discovery of the nationally vulnerable Orocrambus sophistes moth may affect OceanaGold's proposed Macraes Phase Four expansion in Otago. The moth was found in short tussock grasslands at Golden Bar, one of the pits targeted for expansion. The mining company has requested time to wait for further developments.