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January 28, 2026

Backing Local Leadership in East Gippsland

Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) is supporting a new Community Scholarship, reinforcing its commitment to investing in local leadership across East Gippsland. Delivered...

January 20, 2026

Community Reference Group Notes and Slides

GCM held it’s fifth Community Reference Group (CRG) meeting on 11 December, 2025. The CRG notes and slides have now been reviewed...

January 12, 2026

Project Update: Fingerboards Project EES referral accepted for processing

Following feedback and consultation with the Department of Planning, the referral package for the rescoped Fingerboards Project has now been progressed to the Minister for Planning for assessment on...

December 19, 2025

Australia Needs Secure Supply of Critical Minerals Says East Gippslanders

More than 83 percent of East Gippslanders say that Australia should be more self-reliant in producing its own resources and more than...

December 16, 2025

Economic and Soils Studies Commence  

GCM in association with AECOM, the lead environmental consultant for the rescoped Fingerboards Project, has appointed consultants for two new studies on soils and economics. SLR has been appointed...

December 12, 2025

Project Update: Webinar 10 December 2025

GCM held its fourth community webinar on Wednesday 10 December, discussing 2025 project highlights, the self-referral process, community engagement activities, and plans...

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Important Resources

We’re committed to making information about the Fingerboards Project easy to find and understand. Here you’ll find reports, fact sheets and project updates that explain the work underway and how we’re assessing potential impacts.

If you’re looking for something specific or have a question, get in touch. We’ll help you find what you need.

Retention Licenses and Maps (Technical Instruments)

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Apr 4, 2025

Renewal Instrument RL2023

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Apr 4, 2025

Renewal Instrument RL2026

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Apr 4, 2025

Renewal Instrument EL5395

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Oct 29, 2024

Fingerboards Project Map

Planning and approvals application documents

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Referral Form

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Fingerboards EES Amended Procedures and Requirements

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1.7 MB

Attachment 1 – Aquatic Habitat Assessment Report

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3.8 MB

Attachment 2 – Baseline Report

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4.4 MB

Attachment 3 – Figures and Plates

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Webinars

Can’t make it to a community forum? Our recorded webinars bring the conversation to you. Watch our team explain project updates, hear from independent experts on environmental management, and learn how community feedback is shaping the Fingerboards Project. 

Project Update: Webinar 26 March 2025

Project Update: Webinar 15 October 2025

Project Update: Webinar 27 March 2025

Project Update: Webinar 10 December 2025