There was standing room only at the Adelong Services and Citizens Club last night for Great Divide Mining’s – Challenger Mine – Community Information Evening, with more than 60 local residents packing the club to hear directly from the Company.
Asked about the turnout, Chairman Paul Ryan said, “We lost count at 62… so more than sixty for sure.”
Mr Ryan said the strong attendance reflected genuine local interest in the future of the Challenger Mine and its role within the district.
“I’m from a rural background myself, and I’m genuinely delighted to see how interested and engaged the Adelong community is in what’s happening in its’ town and in its’ district.”
The evening provided an open forum for discussion, with CEO Justin Haines addressing a broad range of community questions.
Mr Haines reaffirmed the Company’s position on processing at the site:
“The site has never used cyanide, and we’re not about to start. It’ll be clean recycled water only.”
He also outlined GDM’s staged and safety-focused development plan, including:
- Progressive clean-up and rehabilitation of legacy surface mullock
- Transition to a small-scale open cut to improve site access and safety
- Establishment of dual entry and exit points in preparation for underground mining operations
Mr Haines noted that these steps form part of a measured recommissioning strategy, with a clear focus on protecting the environment and maintaining community amenity.
Closing the session, Mr Haines acknowledged the community.
“We wanted to engage positively with the Adelong community. They’ve engaged solidly, positively, and in big numbers. We’re delighted.”
There was standing room only at the Adelong Services Club for the Challenger Mine Community Information Evening
For further information:
Justin Haines, CEO
e justin.haines@greatdividemining.com.au
m +61 (0)418 876 420
Great Divide Mining Ltd (ASX: GDM)
Great Divide Mining is an Australian Gold, Antimony and critical metals miner, explorer, developer and producer with five projects across 17 tenements (including two in application). GDM’s focus is on operating producing assets within areas of historical mining and past exploration with nearby infrastructure, thus enabling rapid development. Through a staged exploration and development programme, GDM intends to generate cash flow from its initial projects to support further exploration across its portfolio of highly prospective tenements.
