A resurgence in gold
Fosterville Mine, Victoria’s largest gold producer, is a major employer and contributor to the Bendigo and Loddon Mallee region. The mine supports hundreds of local jobs and provides career pathways in geology, engineering, operations, and management, while its ongoing projects continue to strengthen regional workforce development and community stability.
Critical minerals
Antimony’s the second-most valuable metallic commodity in Victoria after gold, and on Australia’s critical mineral list. Loddon Mallee is home to Australia’s largest antimony producer located in the City of Greater Bendigo. The mine’s estimated to contain 17,800 tonnes of antimony – a mineral essential for hardening lead in storage batteries and producing semiconductors.
Zircon and rare earths
Australian-owned VHM Limited holds exploration tenements for zircon and rare earth minerals, vital for industrial magnets, high-energy-density batteries, and renewable energy technologies such as electric vehicles.
State of discovery
Loddon Mallee offers abundant opportunities for responsible exploration and investment, with the south rich in gold and the north primed for rare earth and other critical minerals.
Case Studies
Mining in Loddon Mallee
Mining in Loddon Mallee has a long history and bright future – communities embrace the employment opportunities and economic development that accompanies mining investment.
Agnico Eagle Fosterville – Keeping the gold rush alive
“Our vision is to see a renaissance of gold mining in the state of Victoria and the recognition that the region remains a powerhouse of the gold mining industry.” – Ion Hann, VP Australian Operations
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