CODC chief executive Peter Kelly (left) shakes hands with Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring after agreeing to road access deal. It sets out how access would be managed if the project proceeds, including provisions to maintain public access and how council assets would be compensated where impacted. The access agreement was approved by elected members at the CODC's first meeting of the year and relates solely to land access under the Crown Minerals Act. If any roads are stopped, an alternative route will be constructed to ensure continued public access is maintained, the CODC said. Santana Minerals Chief Executive Damian Spring described the agreement as a material milestone for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 01, 2026 23:19 UTC