The old Gidgee gold mine operated in the 1990s and was a modest scale. As can be seen from these photo’s, although the 1990s was supposed to have decent environmental regulation and rehabilitation standards, the dust storm from the tailings dam is a major hazard as well as the direct access the cattle have to the former pit. So much for modern industry performance ! Recent exploration has found more gold ore, leading to the prospect of it being re-opened very soon – perhaps they might even get the regulation and performance right this time.

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