Conference tours
Conference tours
Fosterville Gold Mine Tour
Situated 25km east of Bendigo, Fosterville Gold Mine – operated by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited – is the largest gold producer in the state of Victoria. As of the end of 2023, the mine has extracted over 4.2 million ounces of gold since beginning operations in 2005. Limited to 10 participants only, and taking place on Thursday 10 April, this is a unique opportunity not to be missed.
Departing Adelaide Convention Centre early morning on Thursday 10 April and arriving in Bendigo mid-morning for the tour, this is a full day of excitement. Departing Bendigo late afternoon, delegates will have the option to depart Victoria (via Melbourne airport) the evening of Thursday 10 April back to Adelaide, or take up accommodation within the Melbourne CBD for the evening and organise their own travel post-tour.
You will have the opportunity to include the tour your as part of your registration to Underground Operators 2025.
Register now
If you have already registered to attend the Underground Operators Conference and wish to add this tour to your registration, please contact conference@ausimm.com.
NOTE: All attendees are subject to approval by the mine operator and are not confirmed until such approval is received.
Date
10 April 2025
Cost
$1,800 per person, including flights, transfers, catering, and PPE
Numbers
Maximum 10 people
Transport
Transport to Adelaide airport will depart from Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday morning for a 6:00am departure.
Return
Delegates will arrive back in Melbourne in the evening and have the option to depart Victoria (via Melbourne airport) back to Adelaide, or take up accommodation within the Melbourne CBD for the evening and organise their own travel post-tour.
What to bring
Delegates must wear closed shoes and long sleeves/pants for the tour.