ENVIRONMENT

Ballarat Gold mine put on notice over waste dump

VICTORIA’S Earth Resources Regulation is taking action to ensure the operator of one of the state’s major gold mines complies with its site obligations and minimises operational risks to protect the environment and land.

Ballarat Gold has been ordered to develop and implement a plan to control risks.

Ballarat Gold has been ordered to develop and implement a plan to control risks.

The regulator has issued a notice to Ballarat Gold mine operators Balmaine Gold to stop using a waste rock dump, which exceeded the company's site approvals.  Operations at Ballarat Gold mine will be...

Start a free trial to continue reading this article

Already have an account?

Subscribe now

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team.

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2024 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of exploration trends and technologies, highlighting the best intercepts and discoveries and the latest initial resource estimates.

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions