Informing and supporting Macedon Ranges residents who object to mining in our shire and surrounds.

Help us by registering your interest, relevant details, or ability to help with the cause.

No Mining Macedon Ranges

Landowners and residents of Macedon Ranges against mining our land.

Withdrawn exploration / mining applications

This is a historical list of withdrawn projects.

However it does not mean the fight in these areas is over. In many cases a revised application covering the same areas or part thereof will or has been initiated by the same or another mining company.


Exploration in Central MR (Woodend Project) by Syndicate Minerals.

Status: EL007259 withdrawn 21/8/2020.

Although called by the applicant “Woodend EL007259” this exploration application name is misleading and covers Newham, Hanging Rock, Cobaw, the Cobaws, Carlsruhe surrounds, Lancefield surrounds, Roachford surrounds and Hesket.


Exploration in Northern MR (Lancefield Project) by Syndicate Minerals.

Status: EL007260 withdrawn 21/8/2020.

Although called by the applicant “Lancefield EL007260” this exploration application name is misleading and covers areas north of Lancefield and the Cobaws, including Baynton, Pipers Creek.


Exploration in Northern MR (Romsey/Springfield) by Macedon Resources.

Status: EL006849 withdrawn August 2018.


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