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Peak Gold Mines has announced 22 workers are expected to be made redundant this week, citing low commodity prices for the decision. The company announced last Wednesday that low copper prices had resulted in a reduction of the number of tonnes planned to be mined in 2016 “in order to […]
Peak goes contract
Aurelia Metals management has told Peak Gold Mines employees the company will be making the transition from “owner-mining” to “contract-mining”. Management held a meeting with employees onsite on Tuesday morning to detail the plans. Since Aurelia Metals’ announcement of their intention to purchase the Peak Gold Mine (PGM) in November […]
Locals feel free camping is getting out of hand at the Newey
An increase in caravan and camper travellers to Cobar is reflective of the state’s increase in registrations of caravans and the nights spent in caravan accommodation however some locals believe ‘free camping’ at the Newey is getting out of hand. Local resident Julie Payne, who lives near the Newey and […]