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MOUNT MORGAN WINS SCHOOLS GRAND FINAL
PATRONS SOLD ON CENT SALE
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The sun was on a shallow angle. The kind of angle that hits you straight in the eyes regardless of where you are standing. Bailey went forward to discuss whether the Mount would experience the harsh of the afternoon sun. Bailey won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball and have the Yeppoon Rams running straight into the setting sun. The kick off saw a back and forth of mutual contest between the two sides. Our enforcers – Bailey Caitlin, Jarhlym Dans, Ashton Dans, Dylan Stewart, Zephyr Jacbonson, Layne Gibson, Cameron Long and Nicholas Van Dreumel– were working hard and making huge hit-ups to tire the defence of the Yeppoon Rams. The quick and nimble back line – Kye-Juan Leisha, Jordan Brown, Lachlan Mackay, Tyson Ireland, Ernie Tull, Cody Brown, Rylee Wanchap and Blake Gardner – worked hard trying to use their speed and agility to outsmart the pressing defence of the opposing side. This mutual contest early on saw tries scored by both teams keeping the contest level. During the half time break the boys discussed working harder and using their options on the field to give them the advantage. They were running into the sun, but it looked like they were wearing sunglasses as they were not phased in the slightest. Mount Morgan worked hard trying to better every effort they made showing true determination and grit as the clock counted down towards game over. The boys worked hard for each other and showed true sportsmanship and humility with their interactions with the Yeppoon Rams. When the final whistle was blown, our champion team arose! With a 28-18 score line, the effort put in by the opens team was extraordinary. Shout outs – Lachlan Jones: For his ongoing support of all aspects of the football team, Tanika McClintock for taking fantastic photos highlighting the efforts of the team during the Grand Final, Louise Thurecht for keeping track of all on fields calls, tries and penalties, and Laicey Gibson the number one kicking T and water girl, thank you for helping us out each week! Man of The Match: The player who was selected is no mystery. Lachlan Mackay showed determination and grit. He worked hard supporting his team mates and showed compassion towards the opposing side. With four tries to his name Lachlan Mackay truly deserves Man of the Match for the Grand Final. Thank you so much for all the support and effort put in by the families behind the players! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Above: Lindy Stock won the family entertainment package at the Rodeo Cent Sale on 29 August.
Above: Bridget Barker won the Lucky Door prize.
Above: The array of prizes on offer at the Cent Sale. Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc members were extremely pleased with the Cent Sale held on 29 September. The venue had to change due to COVID requirements, but despite this, the association raised about $2500 from the event.
Gold evaluation continues
Heritage Minerals continues to evaluate the gold-rich tailings on the Mount Morgan Mine site and currently has a drilling program in place which will be ongoing over the next few months.
When taking on the lease, Heritage Minerals automatically assumes the existing approvals formerly given to Carbine, subject to amendments. These approvals take in Shepherds Gully, Mundic, No 2 Mill and the Red Oxide tailings. Amendments are required for existing permits, but Heritage Minerals anticipate a “go ahead” from its Board prior to the end of the current financial year. Permits required include environmental, resource development permit within a priority living area and finalisation of existing heritage approvals. Company Secretary, Mr Peter Mellor said if Heritage Minerals proceeded with a retreatment program a wall would be erected between Sandstone Gully and the Open Cut. This wall was removed during the Mount Morgan Limited Tailings retreatment program of the 1980’s.
Sandstone Gully is the natural water course and during rain events the clean water flows through into the Open Cut. The erection of the wall between the two would preserve the freshwater flow and prevent substantial increases in pit levels. Heritage Minerals Board approval is contingent on demonstrated economic viability from the Feasibility Study, successful completion of permitting amendments and securing financing for the project.
Mount Morgan Customer Service Centre will be closed on Wednesday 23 September. This is due to a planned power interruption so Ergon can replace power poles.
You can still call us on 1300 22 55 77 and centres in Rockhampton and Gracemere will remain open.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Heritage Minerals is working towards completing a Feasibility Study.
Should Heritage Minerals proceed it will consider using the RECYN Process to capture minerals that were lost in the tailings. Based on an innovative resin-bead absorbent, RECYN reduces cyanide consumption by 50%, capturing free cyanide from the plant tailings
