Macraes

Macraes is also one of the leading contributors to Otago’s economy through employment, procurement, community investment and donations - with over 600 people currently employed between the Macraes Mine and Dunedin Office.

Macraes Mine is comprised of several open pit mines and the Golden Point Underground Mine, where crews mine ore as low as 200m below sea level. The diversity of the landscape we mine makes our work challenging and full of opportunities to upskill and learn on the job.

Many of our workers have been with Macraes for decades and have limitless and vital knowledge of our industry, mine, and the community we work in. Alongside these experienced Macraes people, we welcome workers from all corners of the world, bringing with them fresh ideas and skills.

We are continually evolving with our industry and are frequently the first mine in the country to adopt new technologies to make our work safer, more efficient, and better for the environment. Last year, we became the first New Zealand mine to use an electric shovel. This year, we were the first to use x-ray technology to analyse gold content in ore samples.