The proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project site. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYThe proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project near Tarras has been a consistent topic of discussion and media coverage over the course of 2025. The process in considering the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project has and will continue to be incredibly thorough. Provided Santana meets its obligations every step of the way, I am supportive of the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project. The economic impact of the Bendigo-Ophir project is staggering.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 21, 2025 16:04 UTC