Chillagoe smelters, Industrial heritage site in Queensland, Australia
The Chillagoe smelters contain three tall brick chimneys and Queensland's largest remaining slag dump, showing evidence of early metal processing methods.
From 1900 to 1943, the facility processed 1.25 million tons of ore, yielding 60,000 tons of copper, 50,000 tons of lead, and substantial amounts of silver.
The smelters influenced the formation of the Amalgamated Workers Association and shaped the development of North Queensland's mining community in the early 1900s.
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service maintains the industrial remnants, with interpretive signs explaining the metal processing methods used during operations.
The facility operated continuously at a financial loss throughout its existence, yet the government maintained operations to support local employment and regional development.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -17.14450,144.51980
Latest update: March 22, 2025 04:40
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