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Company to clarify what it means for towns
COMMUNICATIONS between the A1 mine project and Jamieson, Gaffney’s Creek and Woods Point residents is of vital importance to Woods Point Gold Mines, according to Woods Point Gold Mines managing director, Matthew Longsworth.
As part of the public consultation program the company will hold meetings this week at Gaffney’s Creek, Woods Point and Jamieson.
"These are information sessions for people in the district and will also give executives of the company the opportunity to listen to any community issues," Mr Longsworth said.
"The company already has about 26 employees working at A1 and a further 20 are expected when the mine goes into full production.
"A lot of our staff are based out of Jamieson already."
Mr Longsworth said the one thing to be discussed will be staff numbers and accommodation.
"Rumors are over the top at the moment about the actual numbers to be employed and we suspect these may have been exaggerated to potentially inflate property prices, so we have to make it clear what employee numbers will be," he said.
"Everyone will come away from the meetings fully informed and we are happy to talk to people about any concerns."
Mr Longsworth said Mansfield Shire councillors and executives visited the mine last week and were happy with the way things were developing.
At this week’s meetings company representatives from Western Australia and local mine managers will be on hand to discuss the mine’s progress and future.
"We are pretty much on track with our plans," Mr Longsworth said.
Heron Resources, principal company of Woods Point Gold Mines, paid $760,000 for the 24 month option with an exercise price of $260,000 and issue of 20 million Heron shares in August last year.
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