Discovered in 1891, the Mt Magnet project has historical production of six million ounces (Moz) of gold. The project, which includes the historic Hill 50 gold mine, also comprises several exploration targets with the potential to host new discoveries.

How big is Mount Magnet?

225,000 square metres
The project area covers a total of 225,000 square metres.” For more information about the mine, check out North of the town, on the Tourist Trail loop, the Amphitheatre is a desert breakaway which has formed into a natural amphitheatre.

Why is Mt Magnet called Mt Magnet?

Mount Magnet is an old Western Australian gold rush town. The name was chosen during exploration of the region due to an isolated hill 5 km north west of the town current townsite. This hill has an extremely high iron content and affected the compasses of explorers.

What is the population of Mount Magnet?

482 people
In the 2016 Census, there were 482 people in Mount Magnet (S) (Local Government Areas). Of these 54.8% were male and 45.2% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 21.5% of the population. The median age of people in Mount Magnet (S) (Local Government Areas) was 42 years.

Is there gold in Mt Magnet?

Gold in the Mt Magnet region was discovered in July 1891. Very rich alluvial finds were made over ‘Poverty Flats’ within the Mt Magnet leases. Largest nugget found over the years weighed 100 oz. A railway line linking Geraldton to Cue (via Mt Magnet) was completed in 1897.

Who owns Aurelia?

Conference Call. Click here to listen to Dan Clifford (Managing Director and CEO), Ian Poole (Chief Financial Officer), Peter Trout (Chief Operating Officer) and Adam McKinnon (Group Manager, Geology) discuss the July 2021 Quarterly Activities Report.

Is Mount Magnet safe?

Your contacts, images, and emails are safe around magnets. This is because cell phones now hold storage clips for memory, as opposed to former hard drive use. Smartphones usually have Lithium-ion batteries where charging is a result of a chemical reaction.

What can you do at Mount Magnet?

Mount Magnet attractions Check out the Mining and Pastoral Museum and its extensive collection of mining and farming relics. Visit between May and October and attend one of the town’s many horse racing meetings. Try your luck at gold prospecting and fossicking.

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Where is Karratha Australia?

North West tourist
Karratha is situated in the western area of Australia’s North West tourist region and is the western Gateway to the Pilbara. Karratha faces north to the Indian Ocean and is protected by a chain of islands known as the Dampier Archipelago. The town is surrounded by national parks and mining operations.

When did the hill 50 gold mine close?

The Hill 50 gold mine near Mt Magnet commenced in the early 1900’s and continued until it’s closure in 1976. During the late 1950’s it was Australia’s most profitable mine. The headframe has since been demolished to allow for continued mining and the winder has been relocated to the Mount Magnet Mining museum .

Where is the Mt Magnet gold mine located?

For current detailed statements please refer to annual ASX release. Ramelius will continue evaluation, resource development and exploration of the field with the aim of adding to the Mt Magnet life of mine plan. The original ‘Mount Magnet’ that Austin climbed during his exploration activities in 1854 lies c. 60km east of Mt Magnet.

How many mine shafts are in Mt Magnet?

An estimated 3000 mine shafts dot the Mount Magnet area. Some not much more than shallow scrapes in the ground, while others form a labyrinth of tunnels and shafts running hundreds of metres into the earth.

Who is the photographer at Mt Magnet gold mine?

Not only does Ian Beattie look after the well-being of fellow employees at Ramelius Resources’ Mt Magnet Gold Mine and the local community, he captures its history after dark. We spoke to Ian about some of our favourite photographs that will take you back in time to Mount Magnet’s golden past.