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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: Damian Spring: Santana Minerals CEO on securing a permit for a gold mine in central Otago
Description: Australian mining company Santana is a crucial step closer to opening its controversial proposed gold mine near Cromwell. Officials have granted a 30-year mining permit for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project. It requires the company to return either 10% of profits or 2% of gold sales to the Crown – whichever is higher. Chief Executive Damian Spring told Mike Hosking they've now lodged a fast-track application for environmental and developments consents. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.