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?
Sonja Neame
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 inArmidale, Mining and Resources
Hillgrove mine project on track to ramp up mid-year
Larvotto Resources says development at the antimony-gold operation east of Armidale is advancing rapidly, with local jobs, regional spending, and long-term economic benefits already flowing.
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.