The Tanami Desert in the Northern Territory of Australia has been known to have gold since the 1880s. The exact year and circumstances of the initial discovery may vary in historical accounts, but it is generally attributed to the late 1880s. This discovery led to a period of gold rush and subsequent mining activities in […]
mining in Australia
Recent Australian Gold Strike Has All Eyes on the Pilbara Goldfields
Since the 1960s, Pilbara has been known for its rich iron-ore deposits and one of the world’s largest manganese mines. In fact, most of Australia’s iron ore and more than half of the country’s natural gas are produced in this vast region. While its iron ore deposits are legendary, recent gold discoveries in Pilbara are […]
Gold Mining History of Clunes, Victoria, Australia
Finding Gold Nuggets in the Adelaide Hills
In the mid-19th Century, rumors of gold discovery originated from several states of the commonwealth. But, the first documented gold finding took place in South Australia. In 1846, prospector J. Richards found gold near Castambul, the area later became the Victoria Mine. Soon after, reports of gold discoveries emerged from all throughout South Australia. Miners […]
Gold Mining History in Bendigo, Victoria
Victoria produced over 2400 tons of gold, which accounts for nearly 2 percent of all the gold mined in the entire world. One of the biggest contributors includes a city known as Bendigo, located 60 kilometers north-east of Ballarat. In April 1852, Mrs Margaret Kennedy and Mrs Julia Farrell, wives of two of the workers […]
Gold Mining in Australia’s Northern Territory
Gold was the first mineral discovery in the Northern Territory. The discovery had entailed numerous deposits that were found in small quantities in several locations during the 1860s. With these early finds, the plans of the Australian government to develop the Northern Territory flourished, with high hopes relying upon mining as a major economic force […]