Orebody 35 (OB 35), Newman, East Pilbara Shire, Western Australia, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Orebody 35 (OB 35) | Pit (Active) |
| Newman | - not defined - |
| East Pilbara Shire | Shire |
| Western Australia | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
23° 23' 22'' South , 119° 39' 26'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Pit (Active) - last checked 2018
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newman | 5,138 (2012) | 8.8km |
Iron ore mine operating as a surface open pit.
Located 9 kms WSW of Newman.
Operated by BHP Billiton, which also controls other mines in the area.
Satellite pit for the huge Mount Whaleback pit. The Orebody 35 pit is 1.5 kilometres south of the Mount Whaleback pit, with the Orebody 30 pit between.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australia
- Western Australia
- Fortescue BasinBasin
- Hamersley BasinBasin
- Pilbara CratonCraton
- Warakurna Large Igneous ProvinceGeologic Province
- West Australian ElementCraton
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
- West Australian Craton
- Pilbara CratonCraton
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