De Beer's Gold Mine (Reform), Gibraltar Goldfield, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| De Beer's Gold Mine (Reform) | Mine |
| Gibraltar Goldfield | Ore Field |
| Coolgardie Shire | Shire |
| Western Australia | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
31° 2' 54'' South , 120° 57' 40'' East
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coolgardie | 802 (2016) | 22.0km |
Gold was first discovered in the area in 1896, and resulted in an alluvial rush. This initial period soon waned due to the low grade of the ore. However, a couple of small mines were established, most notable was De Beer's in 1896. It is located about 25 kilometres south-west of Coolgardie, and 10 kilometres north-west of the Queen Victoria Rocks Road, in an area of small historic workings inactive since the early 1930's.
The shaft by 1897 was down to 100 feet where it cut the lode. After mining for a couple of years, the lease was abandoned, until taken up by Clayton and Young (surnames) from at least 1910. The lease at this time was re-named the Reform. The shaft was now down to 200 feet on sulphide ore. Clayton erected a 5 head battery on the lease in 1910.
Around 1913, the lease was forfeited for non payment, and was secured on behalf of a syndicate. Clayton agreed to retain the plant, and crush for the syndicate. Further during the early 1920's the neighbouring Carlton mine, refurbished the plant to crush its own ore.
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- Kambalda Nickel Metallogenic ProvinceGeologic Province
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