Renewable and mining projects

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Mineral sands mining

The Wimmera region contain substantial amounts of fine grained heavy sands, providing the opportunity for a potentially long-term supply of zircon and rare earth minerals. The Wimmera region hosts three of the world’s six largest heavy mineral sand projects. 

View Council’s submission(PDF, 1MB)  to the Avonbank Mineral Sands Project Environment Effects Statement

Renewable energy

The Grampians Region is already a leader in renewable energy with major wind energy production.
Renewable energy is a forward thinking and trending industry that can help Horsham achieve economic diversification in collaboration with its strong agriculture industry.

Fact sheet: Mining and renewables projects(PDF, 296KB)

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