Adelong, NSW

Adelong is a historic township in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, located approximately 20 kilometres from Tumut and nestled within the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Established during the mid-1800s, the town quickly developed into a thriving regional centre known for its timber, agriculture and mining industries. Today, Adelong retains much of its historic charm, with heritage buildings, tree-lined streets and restored gold-era infrastructure reflecting its rich colonial history. The town is also popular with visitors exploring the Snowy Mountains and Riverina regions.

Challenger Gold Mine

Mining played a defining role in Adelong’s development following major gold discoveries in 1852. The Adelong Goldfield became one of New South Wales’ significant nineteenth-century gold districts, attracting thousands of miners and investors during the gold rush era. Extensive alluvial and hard rock mining operations were established throughout the surrounding hills, supported by stamper batteries, water races and processing works. Historical records indicate the district produced substantial quantities of gold over many decades. Today, Adelong’s mining heritage remains central to the region’s identity, with historic mine sites and restored ruins continuing to attract tourism and ongoing exploration interest.

Traditional Owners

Brungle & Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council

The Adelong district lies within the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, one of the largest Aboriginal cultural groups in New South Wales. The Wiradjuri people maintained a strong connection to the rivers, creeks, valleys and mountain ranges of the region for thousands of years prior to European settlement, with the Adelong Creek system forming an important source of water, food and movement through the landscape. The name “Wiradjuri” is commonly understood to mean “people of the three rivers”, referring to the Macquarie, Lachlan and Murrumbidgee river systems which define much of Wiradjuri Country.

The arrival of gold mining and European settlement in the Adelong district during the 1800s brought significant change to the region and its traditional custodians. Despite these disruptions, Wiradjuri cultural connections to Country have remained strong and continue today through ongoing community, cultural heritage and land management activities across the Snowy Valleys region. Contemporary agreements and consultation processes recognise the importance of preserving and respecting Indigenous heritage while supporting the continued evolution of regional communities such as Adelong.

Wiradjuri are represented in numerous regional communities including Condobolin, Peak Hill, Narrandera, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Leeton, West Wyalong, Parkes, Dubbo, Forbes, Cootamundra, Darlington Point, Cowra and Young.

Adelong-Challenger

Community Consultative Committee

Great Divide Mining Ltd (ASX:GDM) is establishing a Community Consultative Committee (CCC) for the Adelong Community as its’ Challenger Gold Mine is recommissioned.

The CCC will be formed and operate, for all Adelonians, in accordance with the NSW Government’s Community Consultative Committee Guidelines.

GDM recognises the importance of open communication, transparency and constructive engagement with local residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders as recommissioning activities at Challenger progress. The CCC will provide an important forum for community feedback, discussion and information sharing between GDM and Adelong residents.

The Company welcomes nominations of, or from, suitably experienced and community-minded individuals interested in participating in the CCC process in a voluntary capacity.

Community members wishing to nominate for consideration are invited to submit their details via the GDM contact page here: