GCM releases new mining area map – smaller mining area and reduced impact on environment and local roads

Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today released details of the proposed mining area as part of its rescoping of the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project, highlighting a 27% (346 hectare) reduction in the mining and separation plant area compared to the 2021 project. Details of the smaller mining area are contained in a new map for the … Read more

Environmental Fieldwork Commences for Redesigned Fingerboards Project

Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) has kicked off a new round of environmental fieldwork focused on better understanding local ecology and supporting the redesign of the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project. The fieldwork, which includes targeted flora and fauna surveys, is part of a broader program of technical studies being undertaken ahead of a new project proposal … Read more

Drop-in Centre Fact Sheets

During Gippsland Critical Minerals community drop-in sessions, we have been sharing more information with visitors on the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project with information boards and takeaway fact sheets. These five information sheet materials are available via the download links below. Minerals for Everyday Life – details on the three key mineral groups in the Fingerboards … Read more

Community Reference Group Presentations

Gippsland Critical Minerals held the second meeting of its Community Reference Group at the Lindenow South Football Netball Club on Friday, 13 June 2025. Below is a link to the slides presented by the GCM team at the meeting (pp1-49), together with the GCM CEO’s speaking notes (pp50-59).

Community Drop-In Sessions in June and July

During June and July, Gippsland Critical Minerals will be holding drop-in sessions across East Gippsland and Wellington to provide more information about the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project. Our team will be available to share details of recent changes to the project to create a better project for the region and information on what makes the … Read more

Response to the Gippsland Times on Dust Issues Raised by Dr Jane Greacen

Community health and environmental protection are at the core of how GCM plans to operate, and we take these matters seriously. We understand that people are concerned, especially when it comes to air quality, dust, and the long-term health of their families. That’s why the Fingerboards Project is undergoing a significant rescoping and redesign to … Read more

Sale Rotary Club, Your Own Way, Twin Rivers Lions Club, and local gymnastics and bowls clubs share $10,000 in GCM grants

The Sale Rotary Club, Your Own Way, Twin Rivers Lions Club, Maffra Gymnastics Club, and Paynesville Bowls Club are the latest recipients of a total of $10,000 in community grants from Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM). GCM’s Community Grants program provides $10,000 in grants each quarter to support projects with a focus on local educational, recreational, … Read more