WEEKEND LONG READ: At the re-opened Hillgrove Mine, staff say the culture, not the antimony, is the real story. How did they avoid the Armidale curse?
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Rivers of antimony: Hillgrove Mine officially reopened
Australia’s oldest new critical minerals mine is up and running near Armidale, expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Locals say it’s bringing families back to the village, and antimony for solar panels is just the start.
Posted inAwards, Hillgrove, Sport
Hillgrove teen wins Tahs scholarship
Hillgrove’s Rocco Eastwood, 15, has landed the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship and a training stint with a Sydney Premier club.
Posted inFire, Hillgrove
Community-first response contains Hillgrove bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire at Hillgrove Village was quickly contained on Sunday, with protecting local residents the top priority.
Posted inGrants and funding, Hillgrove
Funding for Hillgrove War Memorial, others encouraged to apply
The Hillgrove War Memorial is among 27 sites across New South Wales to receive funding through the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund
Posted inCommunity development, Hillgrove, Mining and Resources
Echidna Gully gets second life as home to Hillgrove Mine workforce
Echidna Gully, a former beloved function venue at Metz, has been purchased by Larvotto Resources to provide accommodation for its growing workforce as it prepares to re-open the Hillgrove mine.
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Hillgrove courts opened
Hillgrove has two new synthetic grass multisport courts, officially opened for play last weekend.