ABOUT THE MARTHA OPEN PIT PROJECT
Extending the life of mining in Waihi was a key commitment OceanaGold made to the New Zealand Government when the company acquired the Waihi Operation in 2015. We have invested in an extensive exploration programme and are currently developing a significant resource through Project Martha.
We are now proposing to further extend the life of mining in Waihi through the development of the Martha Open Pit Project. The project will integrate with the proposed Waihi North Project and has three main components:
Before we can advance resource consent applications for the proposed Martha Open Pit Project, there would first need to be a change to the District Plan to increase the Martha Mineral Zone boundary to include all the land parcels necessary to support any future expansion (this is inclusive of areas required for rehabilitation). The existing Zone, as defined within the Hauraki District Plan, allows for surface mining within its boundaries (subject to obtaining the necessary resource consents).
The proposed change to the Martha Mineral Zone, in the vicinity of Moresby Avenue, Pitt Street, Haszard Street, and Seddon Street, has now been notified by Hauraki District Council (HDC); meaning anyone (including members of the public, businesses, community groups, and councils) can make a submission on the plan change application. If you have any questions about the private plan change submissions process, in the first instance please contact HDC via www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/plan-change-6
Any mining activity is controlled by the Resource Management Act and resource consents would still need to be sought should the plan change be approved.
- An expansion of the existing Martha Pit
- A lift on the proposed Tailings Storage Facility (TSF3).
- An increase in volume for the proposed Northern Rock Stack (NRS).
Before we can advance resource consent applications for the proposed Martha Open Pit Project, there would first need to be a change to the District Plan to increase the Martha Mineral Zone boundary to include all the land parcels necessary to support any future expansion (this is inclusive of areas required for rehabilitation). The existing Zone, as defined within the Hauraki District Plan, allows for surface mining within its boundaries (subject to obtaining the necessary resource consents).
The proposed change to the Martha Mineral Zone, in the vicinity of Moresby Avenue, Pitt Street, Haszard Street, and Seddon Street, has now been notified by Hauraki District Council (HDC); meaning anyone (including members of the public, businesses, community groups, and councils) can make a submission on the plan change application. If you have any questions about the private plan change submissions process, in the first instance please contact HDC via www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/plan-change-6
Any mining activity is controlled by the Resource Management Act and resource consents would still need to be sought should the plan change be approved.
ABOUT US
OceanaGold Corporation is a gold producer with over 30 years of operating sustainably in New Zealand. The company was founded in New Zealand, at Otago’s Macraes operation (which it continues to operate), and has built an international portfolio as one of the most progressive gold miners in the world.
OceanaGold’s acquisition of Waihi Gold in 2015 deepened the company’s Kiwi roots, enabling it to share decades of mining innovation and leadership to advance the development of Waihi’s gold and silver resources.
At Waihi, we currently operate a successful underground mining operation and are actively exploring in the region.
We also have underground and surface mines at the Macraes operation in the South Island, plus mines in the Philippines and the United States.
We are also actively closing a mine at Reefton in the South Island, having successfully and sustainably operated that mine
on Department of Conservation administered Forest Park.
Sustainability is fundamental to the way we do business.
OceanaGold has a proven track record of working within a tight regulatory framework including key conditions relating to
vibration, noise, dust, ground surface stability, flora and fauna, and water management.
We are committed to mining responsibly, managing our effects and, more broadly, ensuring this project makes a positive contribution to our host communities and society, and to the natural values of the area.
OceanaGold’s acquisition of Waihi Gold in 2015 deepened the company’s Kiwi roots, enabling it to share decades of mining innovation and leadership to advance the development of Waihi’s gold and silver resources.
At Waihi, we currently operate a successful underground mining operation and are actively exploring in the region.
We also have underground and surface mines at the Macraes operation in the South Island, plus mines in the Philippines and the United States.
We are also actively closing a mine at Reefton in the South Island, having successfully and sustainably operated that mine
on Department of Conservation administered Forest Park.
Sustainability is fundamental to the way we do business.
OceanaGold has a proven track record of working within a tight regulatory framework including key conditions relating to
vibration, noise, dust, ground surface stability, flora and fauna, and water management.
We are committed to mining responsibly, managing our effects and, more broadly, ensuring this project makes a positive contribution to our host communities and society, and to the natural values of the area.
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