Book art by jodi harveybrown chat origami, altered book art, arts and. There is a bus transwa or even a train, which is less common in australia. Pay a visit to the super pit to experience one of the worlds richest gold deposits while holidaying on flights to kalgoorlie. As you fly into kalgoorlieboulder youll be struck by the sheer size of the super pit, right next to the town. History of the super pit in 1988, bond international gold big, a company listed on the new york stock exchange and controlled by wa businessman alan bond, bought effective control of the golden mile through a majority shareholding in gold mines of kalgoorlie gmk, big also had large mines in canada, the usa and chile.
Other articles where kalgoorlie super pit is discussed. The pit itself was amazing but made even better by our fantastic tour guide so sorry forgot the mans name the attention to detail, the knowledge he had and just read more date of experience. That is the super pit, located on the famous golden mile. Choose from a range of quality super pit merchandise including hats, polo tshirts, mugs, caps, cat scale models and postcards. Book onto a tour to see the super pit in action while visiting wa on cheap flights to kalgoorlie. This sparked the wa gold rush and the discovery of the golden mile, one of the richest gold deposits in the world. The idea of creating one big pit was widely attacked, the concept was ridiculed. But then, that wasnt the first or last time kalgoorlie would leave me speechless. The kcgm super pit kalgoorlie boulder tours accommodation.
Chrissy and trevor visit some amazing destinations and experience some must do tours around our great state of western australia. Kalgoorlieboulder, city, southcentral western australia. No end in sight for australias longestrunning gold rush on. Super pit lookout attraction tour south boulder western. About 900,000 ounces of gold are harvested here each year, making a total of 50 million ounces since it started operating in 1989. Kalgoorlie is situated 600 kilometers from perth in the middle of the desert. Formed by the administrative merger of the neighbouring towns of boulder and kalgoorlie in 1989, it is the principal settlement of the east coolgardie goldfield, on the western fringe of the nullarbor plain and the great victoria desert. Kalgoorlie boulder golden quest discovery trail australia. Jul 29, 20 kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines kcgm, a joint venture of barrick gold corporation and newmont mining corporation, owns both the super pit and mt charlotte mines.
Therefore you should spend at least 1 or 2 days in kalgoorlie. Fimiston open pit mine super pit gold mine, golden mile mines, kalgoorlieboulder, kalgoorlieboulder shire, western australia, australia. Kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines pty ltd kcgm was formed to manage the assets. Kalgoorlie, australias largest gold producer geology for. The super pit is operated by kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines ltd. It was once the central business district for the town of boulder, but since amalgamation with kalgoorlie, it is now more of a historical local centre. Media in category super pit gold mine the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Thank you to destination wa for including our super pit tour in their recent kalgoorlie visit. Patrick hannan, thomas flanagan and dan shea may have discovered the gold that began the building of. Australia the super pit gold mine kalgoorlie youtube. As speculation ran hot over the days exact blast location in the public viewing area overlooking the super pit kalgoorlie, i could have run a book if id had even a little of bonds entrepreneurial spirit. Also available are various publications including super pit fact book and the golden quest discovery trail handbook. May 04, 2015 the super pit, in kalgoorlie, is the largest open pit gold mine in australia, and one of the largest in the world.
No end in sight for australias longestrunning gold rush. Photos and videos dont do justice to the scale of this operation. Kalgoorlieboulders super pit poured its 20 millionth ounce of gold. The super pit is located at the south east corner of the city of kalgoorlie boulder, which is about 600kms east of perth. Tourradar offer a great range of deals on tours in and around kalgoorlie. What had once been the golden mile, was named the fimiston open pit, which in turn has become commonly known as the super pit. The super pit lookout is on hanault road off the goldfields highway. You will be visitor inducted to the kcgm super pit and view the mining and milling operations through the fimiston milling plant from the safety of the minespec bus airconditioned. Eastern goldfields historical society home facebook. Eastern goldfields historical society, boulder, western australia, australia. Some 5,800 workers are currently employed directly by kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines kcgm, the company that manages the super pit on behalf of newmont and barrick gold.
Mar 01, 2017 another video from our lap of australia this video with the super pit gold mine kalgoorlie. The super pits history stretches back to 1893 and the gold rush era, when paddy hannan discovered 100 ounces of gold in kalgoorlieboulder. The super pit lookout is located at the end of outram street, boulder. Super pit lookout the most popular attraction in the boulder area of kalgoorlie boulder is clearly signposted about 5 km south of kalgoorlie on the goldfields highway. Fimiston open pit mine super pit gold mine, golden mile mines, kalgoorlie boulder, kalgoorlieboulder shire, western australia, australia. The eastern goldfields historical society are proud to bring a beautiful calendar of historical dates, interesting photographs and local 2020 event dates for you to enjoy. Officially named as the fimiston open pit mine but also known as the super pit, is the largest open cut gold mine in australia. Kalgoorlieboulder offers visitors a great range of tours everything from gold prospecting tours where you can try your luck searching for gold in australias richest gold fields, to exploring the fascinating gold rush history, or even putting on a hard hat and taking a thrilling tour of australias largest open cut mine on a super pit tour, to learning about. The unnatural attractions of the super pit kalgoorlie. What is a historic hotel like in kalgoorlie boulder. Kalgoorlieboulder western australia, australia britannica. The main host rock for mineralisation in the kalgoorlie district is the golden mile dolerite, the largest of the dolerites in the area. Known as the home of the super pit, it is one of kalgoorlieboulders historical suburbs featuring many buildings and landmarks dating as far back as 1882.
Standing at the top of kalgoorlies super pit for the first time, i was awe struck. The fimiston open pit, colloquially known as the super pit, was australias largest open cut gold mine until 2016 when it was surpassed by the newmont boddington gold mine also in western australia. These rocks all belong to the archaean period of the earths history and the goldfield is between 2. Kcgm operations include the fimiston open pit super pit, mt charlotte underground mine and the fimiston and gidji processing plants. It is also australias largest producer of gold, with an output of. The super pit is marked on kalgoorlie boulder pure golds visitor information map. May 04, 2015 the super pit is the largest open pit gold mine in australia.
Its free to visit the lookout and your jaw will drop. It is a lookout over a huge hole in the ground which, when it is completed will be. The super pit, in kalgoorlie, is the largest openpit gold mine in australia, and one of the largest in the world. Discovering kalgoorlie boulder travel outback australia. Things to do in kalgoorlie while staying at hospitality. Kalgoorlie super pit tour the only tour that goes into the. The super pit open cut gold mine kalgoorlie western australia. Super pit shop hospitality kalgoorlie, surestay collection. I was surprised to discover on my first visit, even in the february heat, the tours were booked out for two weeks in advance.
Nov 20, 2019 kalgoorlie super pit is quite simply staggering. It is australias premier international mining conference. At its hub is the thriving gold mining city of kalgoorlieboulder, built on one of the richest gold deposits in the world an ancient belt of volcanic and sedimentary rock between 2. This deluxe, large format book is remarkable collection of photographs from the late 19th century through to the early 20th of this unique australian goldfields town by j j dwyer, a photographer who deserves to be seen as being within the first rank of his profession. The super pit is located off the goldfields highway on the southeast edge of kalgoorlie. The images used in this calendar come from our huge collection of photographs which we. As speculation ran hot over the days exact blast location in the public viewing area overlooking the super pit kalgoorlie, i could have run a book if id had even a. The kcgm super pitthe goldfields is the largest gold producing region in australia, and only the fourth in the world to have produced more than 50 million ounces of gold. The quality inn railway is a short stroll from the heart of historic kalgoorlie. The super pit is the largest openpit gold mine in australia. The kcgm super pit in kalgoorlie, western australia, is the largest gold open.
Cheap flights to kalgoorlie kgi find tickets today. A trip to kalgoorlie isnt complete without a visit to the super pit, australias largest open pit mine. Fimiston open pit mine super pit gold mine, golden mile mines, kalgoorlie boulder, kalgoorlie boulder shire, western australia, australia. Kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines kcgm is the current manager of a very important part of australian mining real estate, and history.
Apr 11, 2017 the super pits history stretches back to 1893 and the gold rush era, when paddy hannan discovered 100 ounces of gold in kalgoorlieboulder. Another video from our lap of australia this video with the super pit gold mine kalgoorlie. Stand beside kalgoorlie s super pit and gaze openmouthed into one of the largest opencut mines on earth and the biggest gold mine in australia. Kalgoorlie boulder, city, southcentral western australia. The fimiston open pit, colloquially known as the super pit, was australias largest open cut gold mine until. The biggest and most prosperous gold mining city in australia, the city has a fascinating history, which can be explored at the kalgoorlie museum and through various locally run mining tours.
Throw on a high visibility vest and safety glasses and come and experience a tour of australias largest gold producing mine, the super pit. The super pit was the brainchild of alan bond and was eventually brought into being by kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines kcgm in 1989. Super pit lookout kalgoorlie boulder tours accommodation. W estern a ustralian m useum store museum books history in old kalgoorlie. The super pit is an opencut gold mine approximately 3. Super pit the super pit properly the finniston is australias largest opencut gold mine with pit size of 3. The result is the fimiston open pit commonly known as the super pit the one big hole that consumed those numerous smaller underground mines. Also available are various publications including super pit fact book and the golden.
Stand beside kalgoorlies super pit and gaze openmouthed into one of the largest opencut mines on earth and the biggest gold mine in australia. The super pit is located off the goldfields highway on the southeast edge of kalgoorlie, western australia. Kalgoorlieboulder s famous landmark that will eventually stretch 3. Super pit hospitality kalgoorlie, surestay collection by. Today, 900,000 ounces of gold are harvested here each year, making a running total of 50 million ounces and a hole stretching 3.
Fimiston open pit mine super pit gold mine, golden mile mines. The fimiston open pit mine, known as the super pit, stands in this aerial photograph taken above kalgoorlie, australia, on monday, aug. I was surprised to discover on my first visit, even in the february heat. In 1989 wa businessman alan bond bought a number of mining leases which were all controlled.
Kalgoorlie consolidated gold mine super pit, western australia. Kcgm was formed in 1989 to manage the amalgamated leases of the golden mile. You will become part of the modern day gold rush by donning a hard hat and touring inside the super pit mining and processing operations. The eastern goldfields historical society was formed on the 16th june 1946. The fimiston open pit mine, known as the super pit, stands. Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. The super pit is owned by kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines. Fimiston open pit mine super pit gold mine, golden mile. Of an outback mining town with a dash of intrigue, history and science. Views at the super pit open cut gold mine kalgoorlie western australia september 2014 the deepest open cut gold mine in australia. Kalgoorlie tours and charters attraction tour kalgoorlie.
A canyonsize hole dug by housesize machines, its large enough to be visible. Kalgoorlie consolidated gold mines pty ltd kcgm is the management company of the kalgoorlie operations for joint venture owners barrick australia pacific and newmont australia. Super pit lookout the most popular attraction in the boulder area of kalgoorlieboulder is clearly signposted about 5 km south of kalgoorlie on the goldfields highway. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are western australian museum and super pit. Aug 12, 20 a trip to kalgoorlie isnt complete without a visit to the super pit, australias largest open pit mine. A canyonsize hole populated by housesize trucks, its large enough to be seen from orbit. Kalgoorlie super pit, western australia gold mining on a. Located in the heart of kalgoorlie, this hotel is 0. The super pit shop is the perfect place to secure your own piece of super pit memorabilia. Sep 21, 2014 views at the super pit open cut gold mine kalgoorlie western australia september 2014 the deepest open cut gold mine in australia. It is a lookout over a huge hole in the ground which, when it is completed will be 3. See more ideas about western australia, australia and bouldering.
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