Map the Miner, Bronze sculpture in Kapunda, Australia
The seven-meter-tall bronze statue depicts a miner holding a pickaxe above his head while wearing traditional mining attire and equipment.
Created in 1986 by sculptor Ben van Zetten, this monument commemorates the Cornish miners who worked in Australia's first profitable copper mine during the 1840s.
The sculpture represents the mining workforce that established Kapunda's copper industry and shaped the development of South Australia's early economy.
Located along Thiele Highway at coordinates -34.3521146, 138.9068492, the statue stands as a visible landmark for visitors exploring the mining heritage of Kapunda.
The figure belongs to Australia's collection of oversized outdoor monuments, joining other large-scale structures that mark significant locations across the country.
Location: Kapunda
Inception: 1986
GPS coordinates: -34.35211,138.90685
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:31
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