Conference Proceedings
Annual Conference, The Mineral Industry in New Zealand, Rotorua New Zealand, March 1990
Conference Proceedings
Annual Conference, The Mineral Industry in New Zealand, Rotorua New Zealand, March 1990
The Alluvial Gold Mining Industry in New Zealand
The alluvial gold industry of New Zealand is based on the placer deposits in Otago and on the West Coast. Production from these since discovery in the 1850's has been an estimated 480 tonnes (15 million ounces) of gold._x000D_
Annual output has expanded continuously since 1980 and is expected to be over 2 tonne of gold for 1989._x000D_
Following a historical review, the characteristics of typical operations, which use hydraulic excavators and mobile trommel units are discussed._x000D_
Descriptions are then given of alluvial activities in Otago and on the West Coast.
Annual output has expanded continuously since 1980 and is expected to be over 2 tonne of gold for 1989._x000D_
Following a historical review, the characteristics of typical operations, which use hydraulic excavators and mobile trommel units are discussed._x000D_
Descriptions are then given of alluvial activities in Otago and on the West Coast.
Contributor(s):
N A Macarthur, W J Cowie, B S Utting
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- Published: 1990
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