What happened to Pasminco?
Pasminco was an Australian mining company founded in 1988. It was placed in voluntary administration in September 2001 with its assets sold in stages until 2004 when the remaining assets were spun-off to Zinifex.
Are the mines still operating in Broken Hill?
BHP left Broken Hill in the 1940s, but still maintains active mining in Australia, particularly in the Hamersley iron ore province in Western Australia. The deepest point of the Broken Hill ore body descends over 1.5 km underground.
What minerals are mined in Broken Hill?
Galena and Sphalerite are the natural mineral deposits which Broken Hill was founded around. Galena contains lead and silver, Sphalerite contains zinc. Broken Hill has more trucks and sets of traffic lights underground than it does on the surface.
What type of mine is Broken Hill?
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| Status | Care and Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Mine Type | Underground |
| Commodities | Copper Zinc Lead Silver |
| Mining Method | Longhole open stoping |
| Processing | Gravity separation Flotation |
What is the main industry in Broken Hill?
mining industry
Broken Hill has been and still is a town dominated by the mining industry, which led to considerable town prosperity in the 19th and 20th century.
Where does Broken Hill get its water?
The Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline is a major piece of public infrastructure supplying up to 37.4 megalitres of raw water per day via a 270 kilometre pipeline from the River Murray near Wentworth to Broken Hill.
Who owns the mines in Broken Hill?
Perilya Limited
In the early 20th century, Broken Hill was a centre of mining innovation resulting in a viable froth flotation process. Currently the southern and northern operations are run by Perilya Limited, who plan to open further mines along the Line of Lode.
Is Broken Hill Nice?
Broken Hill is a really beautiful place. The landscape is amazing and there is so much to see! As for information on the Silver City itself, there are around 18,600 people living in Broken Hill. It is a very tidy town and everything including old buildings are well maintained.
What is the population of Broken Hill?
Broken Hill
| Broken Hill New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,734 (2018) |
| Established | 1883 |
| Postcode(s) | 2880 |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
What is the oldest pub in Broken Hill?
West Darling Hotel The Hotel was established 13/04/1886 as the Broken Hill Hotel, named changed to the Freemasons Hotel in 1891 and was renamed the West Darling Motor Hotel in 1969. Is the Hill’s oldest pub still operating.