Rebirth of mothballed gold mine proposed for sheep-farming heartland
Ausgold plans to revive the Badgebup Gold Mine in Western Australia's sheep-farming heartland, predicting extraction of 140,000 ounces of gold annually. The project, while economically promising, raises concerns among locals like farmer Scott Newby about potential workforce competition and environmental impacts. Final financing and environmental approvals are still required before the mine can reopen later.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 00:36 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 00:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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