The NSW Government says the new mine will produce minerals critical for the clean energy transition. PHOTO: NSW Government
Cobar Shire will see more people coming to the region with the official opening today of NSW’s newest critical minerals mine.
Aurelia Metals’ Federation mine is about 110 kilometres south of Cobar and is expected to support more than 140 skilled jobs in its first eight years.
The mine will produce up to 600,000 tonnes each year, with largely underground work focused on zinc, gold, copper and lead…