TOMRA Sorting strongly supports the Bowdens Silver project.
With the application of ore sorting technology, water consumption can be dramatically reduced, wet tailings and tailings storage dams can be significantly smaller (or have a much longer life), acid mine drainage can be eliminated, the processing plant will use less reagents and chemicals, higher grades and recoveries will be obtained, the plant will consume less electrical power, low grades ores may be treated efficiently (potentially not requiring stockpiling for later use) and the life of the mine will be extended with the ability to process lower grade ores.
All of the above will lead to more robust project economics, lower carbon and environmental footprint and a long term future of the mine.

Dear Sir ( Name )

I hope you do not mind but I am reaching out to you directly in regard to this new exciting upcoming project that we have read about recently, we at WEG Australia are highly regarded in most industries including Mining , Water , Oil & Gas and the Sugar Industry for supplying a complete range of Motors (LV&HV), VSD’s (LV&HV) and MV /LV Soft Starters over the past 30 years in Australia and even longer globally emanating from Head Quarters in Brazil.

But in saying this I would also like to introduce you to quite a few more products that WEG Aust can offer to your project with what we believe to be of commercial benefit to you and your company, for instance we can now offer our complete E – Switchrooms ( inclusive of MV / LV MCCs, Transformers up to 40 Mva ONAN and 25 Mva in Dry Type.

I do appreciate that this may be quite early in the project timeline but WEG Aust would like to offer any assistance in making this project a success , in saying this if you have appointed and EPC / M at this time for your Engineering study’s we would be more than happy to also engage with them if you are on acceptance to refer my contact details with that company.

Finally, could I refer you to our Global Capabilities Statement (attached ) which I believe you would like to review, and if you require any further information or hopefully a presentation from WEG Aust please contact me directly.


I look forward to your reply
Best Regards
Allan Gossage

It will bring much needed work to the area, both directly and indirectly.

The Bowdens Silver Project is essential for the ongoing raw material needs of the Australian renewable energy sector as a whole with the production of 66 Million ounces of Silver. In a consistently more electronic society our reliance on efficient conductor metals is critical and these metals are not in abundance within the earth's crust naturally. Essentially, they need to be extracted from where they exist as synthetic creation of silver is not possible. No other deposit within Australia, and very few globally, has the quantity of silver that is mineable within this project. Silver is also important for the national medical sector with its use as an antibacterial agent and is vital in a post covid 19 Australia.

The local economies of Mudgee, Rylstone and Kandos are mostly reliant upon coal mining for support and wealth generation. With the future negative pressures to be exerted on this sector globally, these local economies will ultimately need significant support from other sources. This project provides for significant job and growth opportunities to be generated in the broader community through direct income, secondary job creation and financial assistance to community groups.

Finally, as a state, NSW is experiencing a very large influx of metal explorers keen to make economic discoveries of raw precious and industrial metals which are vital to the ongoing sustainability of society. If a project such as this does not receive development approval (to follow closely on the Regis Resources McPhillamys Gold Project currently under determination) then the incentive for mineral exploration companies to operate within NSW will be drastically impacted. These companies employ thousands of people within the state with particular centres being "hotspots" for mineral exploration (Orange, Cobar, Wellington, Goulburn etc). Significant downside will be experienced within the state if environmentally benign metal mining projects are constantly rejected.

In a district heavily reliant on agriculture, losing viable land is an important consideration. With this project the actual pit site is located in an area with little or no agricultural value. The surrounding "buffer" zone is currently managed as a commercial farmjng operation by the mining company. I believe this is an important and valuable contribution to the district. Not many mining companies worry about this aspect and they should be applauded and encouraged to continue into the future.
With the closure of the Kandos cement works a few years ago, as well as a local coal mine, employment has suffered, as well as all the ancillary businesses associated with this type of project. The flow on effect to schools, hospitals etc is being felt and this project will inject much needed life blood into the community.

The Bowdens Silver Mining project located in my beautiful little town of Lue, is a project run by an inexperienced company who will in tern ruin what we have as a village. The magical town of Lue will be ruined by the amount of LEAD and ZINC that will make its way into our water tables, and magnificent agricultural environment. Why would you want to destroy somewhere that houses fantastic agricultural land and a community that thrives on the people and its surroundings. STOP this silver mine before it destroys a basin of rich culture and agricultural heritage.

A close friend of mine has a beautiful property in Lue. I have visited many times and am distraught that a silver mine is being put in. The toxicity of lead zinc and cyanide will be extremely detrimental to the health of humans, flora and fauna all around, and the water losss will be detrimental. I'm distraught for my friend and all of the Lue community, and urge you to reconsider and keep this beautiful land.

I Object to this proposal due to the destruction and community upheaval it will cause to the tonw of Lue and to the surrounding area