Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine, Gold mine in Peak Hill, Australia
The Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine spans across multiple excavation sites, featuring exposed rock formations and mining equipment from different operational periods.
Between 1889 and 1917, miners extracted 60,000 ounces of gold from 500,000 tonnes of rock, marking a significant period in Australian mining history.
The mine serves as an educational center where visitors learn about the mining techniques that shaped the development of New South Wales communities.
Free self-guided tours operate daily from 9 AM to 4 PM, with walking paths and viewing platforms offering access to both historic and modern mining areas.
In 1996, Alkane Resources resumed mining operations at the site, extracting 145,000 ounces of gold from 4.9 million tonnes of rock until 2002.
Location: New South Wales
Location: Parkes Shire
Location: Narromine
Location: Mingelo
Location: Peak Hill
Inception: 1889
GPS coordinates: -32.72228,148.19518
Latest update: March 14, 2025 22:27
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