SUBSCRIBERCentral OtagoSantana says economic benefits substantial and not overstatedDrilling rigs take exploratory samples near the top of the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project site. Photo: Stephen JaquierySteve HepburnDeputy chief reporterThursday, September 17, 2026Updated, Monday, September 21, 2026SHAREfacebooktwitterwhatsappemaillinkedinfacebooktwitterwhatsappemaillinkedinPHOTO