Vulcan Mine, Heritage-listed coal mine in Mareeba Mining District, Queensland, Australia
The mine features a steel headframe standing at its original location, alongside distinct brick foundations and underground water storage structures from the 1890s.
Italian woodcutters and miners discovered the tin lode in September 1888, leading to the establishment of Vulcan Tin Mining Company Limited in December 1890.
The mine reflects the contributions of Italian immigrants to Queensland's mining industry, shaping local mining practices and community development in Mareeba.
The site maintains its original mining structures at 464 meters depth, offering visitors an understanding of early Australian mining engineering and industrial heritage.
This location holds the record as Australia's deepest tin mine, with one of the largest remaining pre-World War I headframes still standing on its original foundations.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -17.42660,145.19620
Latest update: March 15, 2025 03:29
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