2024

Wonawinta wins R&D funding

Manuka Resources has received $1.07 million from the Australian Government Research & Development (R&D) scheme to enhance the production of silver at the Wonawinta Mine, 80km south of Cobar. Manuka received funding under the government’s R&D tax incentive scheme after undertaking a successful process improvement program on silver production at […]

2024

And now it’s on with the show!

Cobar Shire Council’s new multipurpose hall at Ward Oval is expected to be finished in time for the 2024 Cobar Show next week. The multipurpose hall, which includes a new kitchen, canteen, bar, toilets, dining area and stage, is expected to be completed in time for use by the Cobar […]

170424

On-site processing

Manuka Resources’ sonic drilling program has delivered a significant increase in resource confidence to support gold production at Mt Boppy Gold Mine at Canbelego. The company reports the resource update supports Manuka’s strategy to install a purpose-built gold processing plant at Mt Boppy and recommence on-site gold production later this […]

170424

Significant results

Aurelia Metals has reported significant results from exploration programs at their Federation deposit 10km south of the Hera Mine at Nymagee. Chief Development and Technical Officer, Andrew Graham reports in the north offset (Federation West), technical concept drilling to assess orebody offset potential due to strike discontinuity intersected significant massive […]

170424

Survivor talks openly about PTSD

Beaconsfield Mine disaster survivor, Todd Russell (third from left), was a guest of Aurelia Metals/Peak Gold Mines this week. Mr Russell spoke at a public event at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Monday night about his experiences in Beaconsfield, what they went through, how it eventuated and how […]

170424

A long held legacy

Cobar High School Year 11 student Rohan Bellotti (pictured at centre) is one of two recipients this year of the CWA Cobar branch’s Ellen Knight Scholarship. (The other recipient, Tiana Jones was not present for the photo.) The $200 scholarship can be used by the students to purchase whatever they […]