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Mount Coolon Gold Mines N.L. (1914 - 1939)

From
1914
Queensland, Australia
To
1939
Functions
Metallurgy, Mineralogy or mining and Resources

Summary

Mount Coolon Gold Mines N.L. operated the gold and silver mine in Mount Coolon, Queensland. Gold was discovered on the site in 1913 and commercial mining commenced the following year. The mine closed in February 1939. The total production from this mine was approximately 197 500 oz of gold and 60 000 oz. of silver (post 1930).

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Annette Alafaci

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