Illegal sapphire mining operation shut down in Inverell

Jacinta Dickins
Updated November 25 2020 - 2:50pm, first published November 24 2020 - 9:56am
STONES SEIZED: The NSW Resource Regulator has shut down an illegal mining operation near Inverell. Sapphires on site, which are pictured, were seized as investigations continue. Photo: Supplied
STONES SEIZED: The NSW Resource Regulator has shut down an illegal mining operation near Inverell. Sapphires on site, which are pictured, were seized as investigations continue. Photo: Supplied

Two people are currently under investigation after an illegal mining operation was shut down in Inverell.

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Jacinta Dickins

Jacinta Dickins

Features and Special Publications Journalist

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