Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) today released an update on current work priorities to complete the rescoping of the Fingerboards Critical Minerals Project and plans to hold
webinars from mid-March and in-person community briefings from mid-June.
The update was released today in the GCM February-March 2025 Newsletter, which
includes highlighting current work to:
Continue GCM’s “back to the drawing board” approach on project design elements to
reduce the project footprint and its size – including by reducing the size of the active
mining area at any one time.
Develop a mining schedule over the 20 to 22-year life of the mine to develop co-use
plans with local farmers.
Speak with landowners surrounding the site, as well as community members and
stakeholder groups, to get their views and incorporate them into our rescoping work.
Make appointments to our Community Reference Group and holding our first meeting.
Undertake environmental studies and monitoring as baselines for further studies.
Progress technical work to investigate innovations in mining methodology that will
minimise water use, dust and noise impacts.
Commence geological surveys and assay sampling to increase the level of definition of
the Fingerboards resource.
Develop plans for a demonstration pit and undertaking rehabilitation trials.
GCM CEO Michelle Wood said: “Our work continues to be informed by the many local
people who have been generous with their time and willing to share their views on the
project with me and our technical and community engagement teams.
“We have received a wide range of applications from local people to join the Community
Reference Group, including people who have historically been vocal opponents of the
previous project. We are pleased to have all 12 people who made an eligible application
join as members.
“I know many people are waiting for more information and briefings and are scheduling a
series of webinars for mid-March to share more information. By mid-June, we will have
detailed work to share with the community and will commence a series of community
meetings during June and July to share details, answer specific questions and seek
feedback on the proposed changes.
“With this approach and a commitment to redesign and respond to feedback, I am confident we can deliver on our goal to create a better project that can coexist with local agriculture and bring significant benefits to the East Gippsland community.”
For media inquiries, contact:
Paul Edwards
T: 0434-070101 / E: pedwards@gippslandcriticalminerals.com
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