Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) work to rescope the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project is making good progress with the announcement of a series of initial design changes to address community feedback and help develop a better project for East Gippsland.
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today released an analysis highlighting that East Gippsland’s Fingerboards resource could make a globally significant contribution to supply chain security for heavy rare earths and present a major new export opportunity for Australia following this week’s tariff announcement by the US Government.
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today provided an update on its program of work to rescope the Fingerboards Project including 12 initial design changes to address community feedback and develop a better project for East Gippsland.
Gippsland Critical Minerals held the first meeting of its Community Reference Group in Lindenow on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Below is a link to the speaking notes used by GCM CEO Michelle Wood at the meeting. These notes provide additional details on the Fingerboards Project resource and the 12 initial design changes to address community feedback and … Read more
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today announced three senior appointments reporting to CEO Michelle Wood that will accelerate the work underway to rescope the Fingerboards Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Project in East Gippsland and strengthen community engagement. Commenting on the appointments, Michelle said: “These senior team members bring further experience in critical minerals mining design … Read more
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, Bairnsdale Little Athletics Club, Bairnsdale Boxing Club, Sale Bowls Club and the Lindenow South Football Netball 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 and initiatives with … Read more
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Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today welcomed the inclusion of the Fingerboards Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Project in the State Government’s Victorian Critical Minerals Roadmap. The roadmap released this week highlights the significance of the Fingerboards Project as a source of titanium, zircon and other rare earth elements. These minerals will help secure Australia’s supply chain … Read more
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today published advertisements in key East Gippsland newspapers to increase awareness that the Gippsland Critical Minerals Group has had its retention and exploration licences extended for the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project. In the advertisements, GCM has also outlined the current focus areas for work on the Fingerboards Project. These are: GCM CEO Michelle Wood said: … Read more
Community members have expressed an interest in accessing the Victorian Government Renewal Instruments and the associated maps that have recently been provided for the rescoped Fingerboard Rare Earths and Critical Minerals Project. The documents with maps can be viewed and downloaded for Retention Licenses RL2026 and RL2023 and Exploration License EL5395. More information on GCM’s license renewals is available on … Read more
