Bowdens Silver

16/10/2026

📣 DAY 3 OF THE IPC PUBLIC HEARINGS

🎤 Bowdens Silver Managing Director Jo Battershill delivers his closing remarks, reflecting on the extensive work undertaken and the importance of the Bowdens Silver Project for the future of our region.

16/10/2026

📣 DAY 2 OF THE IPC PUBLIC HEARINGS

🎤 Hear from local community member Peter Shelley as he shares his perspective on the Bowdens Silver Project and what it means for our region.

16/10/2026

📣 DAY 2 OF THE IPC PUBLIC HEARINGS

🎤 Hear from local community member Christine Shearman as she shares her personal perspective on the Bowdens Silver Project and what it means for our region.

14/10/2026

📢 IPC UPDATE | DAY 1 OF PUBLIC HEARINGS!

Today Jo Battershill opening the IPC Public Hearing process by presenting an overview of the project, the extent of assessments undertaken and the vast benefits for the local area through jobs and economic activity.

📣 YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

This is an important part of the assessment process and we encourage the community to show their support by making a submission to the IPC process.

Submissions have been extended to 1 November
👉 Make your submission here: https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/form/make-a-submission-bowdens-silver

A big thank you to everyone who has engaged with us, shared their views and taken the time to learn more about the Project.

06/10/2026

JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!
💻 Join us online for our Bowdens Silver Community Webinar on Thursday 8 October from 7:00pm.
Hear the latest Project update, meet members of the Bowdens Silver team and have the opportunity to ask questions ahead of the upcoming Independent Planning Commission public hearing.
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02/10/2026

💻 CAN’T MAKE OUR COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS?

Join us online for our Bowdens Silver Community Webinar on Thursday 8 October from 7:00pm.

Hear the latest Project update, meet members of the Bowdens Silver team and have the opportunity to ask questions ahead of the upcoming Independent Planning Commission public hearing.

👉 Register now via the link below:
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01/10/2026

Bowdens Silver will be hosting a series of community information sessions ahead of the upcoming IPC public hearing for the Bowdens Silver Project.

🎙️ Managing Director Jo Battershill caught up with 2MG to chat about the Project, the upcoming sessions and what’s next.

Have a listen below 👇

The Bowdens Silver Project will once again be decided by the IPC, who will conduct public hearing sin Mudgee on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th of October. Ahead of that, Bowdens will be running a series of drop-in info session in Lue, Rylstone, Kandos and Mudgee.

29/09/2026

Bowdens Silver Community Information Drop-In Sessions

We’re coming to your community!

Next week, the Bowdens Silver team will be out and about across Lue, Kandos, Rylstone and Mudgee for a series of community information drop-in sessions.

Come along, meet the team, have a chat, ask questions and hear the latest update on the Bowdens Silver Project, including what’s happening next as the Project moves through the IPC re-determination process.

📍 Tuesday 6 October – Lue
Front of Lue Hotel | 8am–4pm

📍 Wednesday 7 October – Kandos
Kandos Rotunda | 8am–1pm

📍 Thursday 8 October – Rylstone
Rylstone Showground | 8am–1pm

📍 Friday 9 October – Mudgee
Lawson Park (Corner of Church and Short Streets | 7am–2pm

No appointment needed, simply drop by and have a chat with our friendly team

We look forward to seeing you there! ☕👋

18/09/2026

BOWDENS WELCOMES MAJOR STEP TOWARDS RE-DETERMINATION

We’re pleased to share that the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has finalised its assessment of the Bowdens Silver Project, marking the commencement of the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) decision-making process.

After many years of detailed technical studies, independent expert review and assessment by multiple NSW Government agencies, the Department has reaffirmed its previous conclusions on the merits of the Project and referred it to the IPC for re-determination with updated recommended conditions.

Now it's the community's opportunity to have a say.

If you’d like to show your support for the Bowdens Silver Project, simply scan the QR code or click on the link below and lodge a submission.
https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/form/make-a-submission-bowdens-silver
Thankyou to everyone who has continued to follow and support the project, we truly appreciate it.

01/09/2026

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Max Potential in the Central West!

The 2026 Max Potential program has wrapped up after six months of personal growth, leadership, community connection and youth-led projects, and this year’s celebration at Club Mudgee marked a 20 years of Max Potential in the Central West! 💙

This year, 16 Young Adults were supported by volunteer Community Coaches, with students from Dubbo College, Gulgong High School, Kandos High School, Mudgee High School and St Matthews Catholic School developing confidence, resilience and leadership skills while creating projects to address issues they care about in their communities.

For Bowdens Silver Community Coach Christine Shearman, one of the highlights has been seeing the incredible transformation of Kandos High School student Jacob Kiely. Over the past six months, Jacob’s confidence, resilience and positivity have grown significantly, helping him develop a genuine “can do” attitude.

Jacob also put those skills into action through his Community Service Project, Tap, Swipe, Connect, helping older residents at Rylstone Hospital feel more confident using smartphones and staying connected with loved ones.

“I see a massive transformation in these young adults’ lives through this program. It promotes growth, confidence, resilience and community engagement, and inspires them to do things they didn’t believe were possible.” – Christine Shearman

Congratulations to all 16 Young Adults on their graduation, and to the incredible volunteer Community Coaches, schools, families, sponsors and community supporters who have helped make their journey possible.

Here’s to 20 years of empowering young people across the Central West! 🎓✨Max Potential