A gold mining company is set to start drilling for gold outside Stanley in late May.
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Canadian-owned company Currawong Resources, which is based in Bendigo, revealed it would begin drilling in two areas about six-kilometres east of the Stanley township in late May or early June, weather permitting.
One of these areas is within the Stanley State Forest, managed by DELWP.
The other is on a crown reserve, managed by HVP Plantations.
The works would take two weeks and would see six holes drilled at depths of between 70 and 120 metres.
The company described the work as 'routine exploration work' which it classed as low impact. They said the drill sites would be rehabilitated and monitored after the project.
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Currawong Resources chief operating officer Neil Motton said the upcoming Beechworth drilling program would provide valuable insight into the mineral content of the area, which was already home to several historical, high-grade gold workings.
"This exploration drilling program will help us determine whether the high-grade mineralisation from historical workings continues to greater depths," Mr Motton said.
"We adopt a proactive approach to compliance and exploration practices that protect our local environments and communities. We we have consulted with a range of community and government stakeholders prior to the start of this drilling program."
Mr Motton said resident could contact 0429 822 364 or community@currawongres.com.au with questions.