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.

Approved exploration and mining projects

These projects have been recently approved by the gov. department; or now well underway.


Exploration east of MR (Romsey “Evergreen”Project) EL007329 by Red Rock Australasia.

Status: EL007329 granted.

However, proceed to commenting/objecting by addressing an email to “The Manager” at licensing.err@ecodev.vic.gov.au

While objecting in your email, you should reinforce the facts, there was: only a small objection window, minimal advertising by the mining company; issues with visibility of that advertising.

Covering areas east and south Romsey, east Springfield, east Riddells Creek, Monegeetta, Bolinda, across to Kilmore and Wallan).


Exploration north of MR (Harcourt Project) EL007262 by Syndicate Minerals.

Status: EL007262 granted 1/3/2021.

Although this application was recently approved, you should still object due to: minimal advertising by the mining company; issues with visibility of that advertising due to the pandemic, difficulties due to the pandemic. Info on objecting to applications and objection link.

Covering areas in the region of Faraday, Metcalf, Elphinstone, Chewton, Pilchers Bridge Nature Conservation Reserve, Sutton Grange, Mount Alexander Regional Park.


Exploration north/east of MR (Mt Piper Project) by Torrens Gold Exploration.

Status: EL006775 granted 3/7/2020.

Covering Nulla vale, Pyalong, Tooborac, Mt Piper, Sugarloaf Creek and Hilldene.


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