Associated Event
26th International Conference on Paste, Thickened and Filtered Tailings
16–18 April 2024 | Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Melbourne, Australia
Fosterville Site Visit Application
19 April 2024 | Fosterville Gold Mine, Fosterville, Australia
Visitors
The structure for the visit is for two groups of 10 maximum for a total participation of up to 20 attendees.
Agnico Eagle seeks a diverse group of site visitors and there are restrictions on the number of visitors from one
company.
Group 1 – Underground Paste
Underground tour: Fosterville will provide appropriate PPE for the site visit. Overalls, safety boots, hard hats,
cap lamps, miner’s belt and self-rescuer, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection for the underground tour.
Group 2 – Processing / Paste Plant
Paste plant tour: participants will need to wear a long-sleeved shirt and trousers, and Fosterville will provide
appropriate PPE for the site visit. Fosterville will provide safety boots, Hi-Vis vests, hard hats, dust masks,
hearing protection, gloves and safety glasses.
If required, participants are to bring their own prescription safety glasses.
Collaborating Organisation
Other information
Victoria experiences a mild climate with average temperatures at this time of year around 21 degrees Celsius. It is typically mild and possibly rainy in April. Morning can be 5-10 degrees. On this basis, please be prepared with suitable clothing should the weather forecast be for rain.
Agnico Eagle may take photography and/or video during the visit and may use either for promotional purposes.
Photographs for personal use may be taken with permission from your Agnico Eagle tour guide. Publication, including social media of photographs, is not permitted without written authorisation from Agnico Eagle.
