![]() ![]() "It’s the most modern alluvial gold dredge in New Zealand and we are very happy to have it." ![]() "Using the floating plant as opposed to land-based plant saves on 80,000 truck movements, reducing the CO2 footprint of gold production," Mr Hawkeswood said. It weighed 270 tonnes and took 35 truck-and-trailer loads to get it from Waikaia to Millers Flat. Hawkeswood Mining acquired the dredge from Waikaia Gold. ![]() Such technology could bring down the operating life of the mine from an estimated 14 years to five. Mr Hawkeswood said the alluvial gold mine, if approved, would be a low-emissions operation, because of a floating dredge and large dump trucks. Hawkeswood Mining managing director Andrew Hawkeswood said he was "over the moon" when told the application for a minerals mining permit from New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals had been successful. However, resource consents have yet to be gained for the project at Millers Flat. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDA proposed gold mine in Central Otago has taken a significant step forward by obtaining a mining permit, the company’s proprietor says. Using a floating dredge at a proposed gold mine in Millers Flat would significantly reduce the number of truck movements needed, Hawkeswood Mining says. ![]()
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