Progress Through Partnership: Message from Michelle Wood, CEO
- GCM
- Aug 20
- 2 min read
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As global conversations continue around international relations, supply chains, and clean energy, the significance of the Fingerboards resource, and the critical minerals it contains, has never been clearer.
But while those discussions take place in boardrooms and high offices across the country and around the world, Gippsland Critical Minerals remains focused on delivering on our commitments here at home.
We’re now entering a new phase. Our environmental studies are underway, informed by monitoring and surveying work which will provide a baseline for local conditions so that we can accurately measure, mitigate and manage any potential impacts. We’re also preparing for a major milestone – the demonstration pit, planned for early next year.
This will be a real-world test of how our proposed mining methods perform, from dust suppression to water use, rehabilitation and tailings management. Importantly, it will give the community and regulators a chance to see and scrutinise our approach in action, not just on paper.
To everyone who made time to visit our community drop-in sessions during June and July across Bairnsdale, Lindenow, Sale and Stratford, thank you. We had valuable conversations with a wide cross-section of the community.
Every conversation adds value. Every insight leads to a better project. Your willingness to engage, whether in support, opposition or curiosity, strengthens our ability to make meaningful improvements.
We’re currently planning the next round of engagement opportunities to continue these conversations as our environmental and technical studies progress. There’s still a long road ahead, but we’re committed to being transparent about what we’re learning and working closely with the community every step of the way.
Michelle Wood
CEO
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