Agreement signed with Upper Shoalhaven Landcare

On 28 February 2025, Aurelia signed a Licence Agreement with the Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council (Landcare), providing Landcare access to the geology shed and surrounding outdoor areas at its Dargues Mine to propagate tube stock for regional regeneration projects.

Under the Agreement that extends to 31 December 2027, Landcare will also provide tubestock for rehabilitation works and biodiversity plantings that will be carried out at Dargues. The first tube stock is scheduled to be delivered later in autumn 2025.

Chief Development and Technical Officer, Andrew Graham spoke about the Agreement, noting its benefits extend to both parties.

“Landcare will have access to a first-rate facility at our Dargues Mine to carry out their important work for the local area. And Aurelia will benefit from the tube stock propagated on site as we progress with our mine closure and rehabilitation plans for Dargues,” Andrew said.

“Aurelia is committed to rehabilitating the Dargues Mine to a very high standard and enhancing the biodiversity value of the land on which we have operated. This Agreement will help us achieve these goals,” Andrew concluded.

The Agreement with Landcare was made possible by the strong co-operation between Dargues Environment and Community Superintendent, Abigail Saunders and Upper Shoalhaven Landcare representatives, Local Coordinator, Erin Brinkley; President, Mary Appleby and Treasurer, Robyn Clubb. With their shared vision, no obstacle proved insurmountable.

“After four years of struggling to find a site for our Landcare nursery, we are grateful to Abigail and the Aurelia team to finally have somewhere to put down roots. The geology shed has great potential for native tubestock and seed production and we’re excited to begin moving in,” Erin said.