Blasting at Fosterville Gold Mine causes 3.6-magnitude earthquake in Central Victoria
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Blasting at Fosterville Gold Mine causes 3.6-magnitude earthquake in Central Victoria

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A gold mine in Central Victoria has confirmed its activities induced a 3.6-magnitude earthquake felt in multiple towns near Bendigo. Fosterville Gold Mine, located 25 kilometres north-east of Bendigo, said it recorded a mine-induced seismic event. Fellow Goornong resident Julie Dunlop-Harty said she had "never felt anything quite like that before". "Of course, we can't predict earthquake activity, so it is always possible where you've had one seismic event, there could be another one that follows." On November 1, a spokesperson from Fosterville Gold Mine said a smaller seismic event registering a 2.3 magnitude had occurred about 1:30pm.

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Fosterville Gold Mine won't change methods despite sparking earthquake
1 month ago

Fosterville Gold Mine won't change methods despite sparking earthquake

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Kath and Wayne Bordieri have felt their home quiver and rock hundreds of times from underground blasting by a nearby mine outside of Bendigo in Central Victoria. Kath and Wayne Bordieri say a crack in their bathroom sink was caused by Fosterville Gold Mine's operations. Fosterville Gold Mine said it had an "established process for investigation", where concerns were raised …

Fosterville Gold Mine rocked by largest seismic event in years
2 years, 8 months ago

Fosterville Gold Mine rocked by largest seismic event in years

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Underground workers at Fosterville Gold Mine in Central Victoria were evacuated after a 2.5 magnitude seismic event this morning. Key points: It is the largest seismic event at the mine since monitoring technology was installed in 2019 Management says the events are common and that workers know what to do when they occur Operations have resumed at the mine About …

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