Eureka Gold Mine, Bardoc, Broad Arrow Goldfield, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire, Western Australia, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Eureka Gold Mine | Mine |
| Bardoc | - not defined - |
| Broad Arrow Goldfield | Ore Field |
| Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire | Shire |
| Western Australia | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
30° 19' 39'' South , 121° 15' 38'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kalgoorlie | 31,107 (2014) | 50.8km |
| Williamstown | 161 (2018) | 51.6km |
| Boulder | 5,178 (2017) | 55.1km |
The site consists of an abandoned open pit 3 kilometres west of Bardoc. This was mined in recent decades but more information is needed.
In the late 1890's the lease was owned by Leslie, Sparnon, Mitchell and Ashleigh (surnames). Rich gold was uncovered in 1898 of a slate formation mixed with ironstone, the latter thickly studded with very heavy gold. The discovery was made after 12 months of prospecting at the location. 24 acres. The main shaft was down to 113 feet, but the discovery was made in a costean dug to the north, after alluvial dryblowers had found gold at the spot. 100 ounces was recovered in a few buckets of ore. Activity was found only to 1899.
At this point I am thinking this is a rather boring mine, until 1934 rolls into view. Carl Isaacson is prospecting the mine, when he is approached by Oscar Malling to become his mining partner. This went well until they found some gold, and Malling's attitude was said to change.
On September 22 1934 at 8am, Issacson approaches Malling and asks when some ore will be processed. Malling throws down his shovel and pulls out a revolver stating 'The *&%# thing could stay there another twelve months', then instructs Isaacson to dance for him, before ordering him off the lease. A restraining order and court case soon followed. Malling was fined and his weapons removed from him.
From the 1890's, 495 tonnes of ore was produced for 679 ounces of gold.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
1 valid mineral.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- Kambalda Nickel Metallogenic ProvinceGeologic Province
- West Australian ElementCraton
- Yilgarn CratonCraton
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
- West Australian Craton
- Eastern Yilgarn CratonCraton
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