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Cadia is one of Australia’s largest gold mining operations, owned 100 per cent by Newmont Corporation. We are located approximately 25 kilometres from Orange in Central West New South Wales (NSW) and 250 kilometres west of Sydney.

Our site comprises the Cadia East underground mine, which is one of the largest gold and copper deposits in the world. Cadia East commenced commercial production in January 2013 and uses the large-scale mining method known as panel caving.

The site also comprises the Cadia Hill Pit Tailings Storage Facility and the Ridgeway underground mine, which is currently in care and maintenance.

We produce gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The concentrates are piped to a dewatering plant at nearby Blayney and sent by rail to Port Kembla in New South Wales for export. The Molybdenum Plant was commissioned during the March 2022 quarter and is expected to deliver an additional revenue stream in the form of molybdenum concentrate which will be a by-product credit to All-In Sustaining Cost per ounce.

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News

Cadia not linked to lead in district water tanks

19 July 2023 ; A new lead fingerprinting analysis has found no evidence linking Cadia to the lead sampled in district rainwater tanks. The study, conducted by the University of South Australia, examined 88 sludge samples collected by Cadia during the district water sampling program against samples from Cadia’s ore body, and other soil and rock samples from the surrounding area. The report was independently interpreted by Emeritus Professor Brian Gulson from Sydney’s Macquarie University and found that 74

Cadia welcomes findings from 12-month ANSTO air quality study

6 July 2023 ; A new independent scientific report released last week has found that mining operations at Cadia have made a relatively small contribution to regional air quality. The 12-month particulate characterisation study, undertaken by the Australian Government’s Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation (ANSTO), was commissioned in collaboration with the local community and is the first in a comprehensive suite of independent air and water quality investigations. The report assessed the PM2.

Cadia Legacy Fund donation to provide world-class audio equipment for the Orange Regional Conservatorium

31 May 2023 ; The new Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) will feature world-class audio equipment in the Recital Hall, thanks to a major donation from Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations (Cadia). The $250,000 donation from the Cadia Legacy Fund will enable the purchase of a high-fidelity audio system, a front-of-house speaker system, and a suite of high-quality industry microphones and accessories. With the equipment, it is anticipated that the new ORC Recital Hall will provide one of the most super

Community Partnerships

We are committed to supporting our local community - Apply for a Community Partnership grant.

Cadia Heritage Website

Cadia resides within the Cadia district, an agricultural region rich in mining history. Find out more at our Cadia Heritage website.

Cadia Continued Operations Project

We have commenced planning for a long-term continuation to mining operations known as the Cadia Continued Operations Project (CCOP).

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Parliamentary Inquiry response

The Parliamentary Inquiry submission provides information on a range of current and planned measures designed to ensure Cadia remains in compliance with regulatory requirements and meets the environmental, health and safety expectations of both the local and broader communities.

Community Air & Water Quality Program

Mining responsibly is what the community expects of us, and what we demand of ourselves. We remain firmly committed to rebuilding trust and confidence in our operations with the community and regulator, so we can continue to support jobs, regional investment, and the energy transition

Air Dispersion Model 2022

Cadia has released an updated Air Quality Dispersion Model conducted by Todoroski Air Sciences.

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