08-07-2025
Santana Minerals' $25m Bendigo-Ophir land purchase changes nothing for opposing locals
A $25 million land acquisition by Australian mining company Santana Minerals has reignited community concerns over the proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in Central Otago.
Santana Minerals, through its subsidiary Matakanui Gold Limited, announced last week it had entered into a binding agreement to purchase the Ardgour Station.
The 2880ha property
