Retired mining engineer and former mines inspector Ross Thomas nominates the latest in our series of Queensland mining legends. A group of miners, both recognised and unsung, had led the
Two men carrying out secret experiments for the Cassel Company saw Ravenswood become the first site in Australia to use a gold extraction process that was destined to sweep the
The mineral institute (AusIMM) has mustered its forces with the Zara Clark Museum to restore a 1935 Gold Mines of Australia glass model of the Charters Towers gold mines. The
The Urquhart shaft headframe holds a special place in Mount Isa’s skyline and is acknowledged as a significant piece of Queensland’s European heritage. Originally named No. 1 Ore Shaft, the
Glencore has delved into the archives to celebrate Mount Isa Mines’ history as it marks the 90-year anniversary of the commissioning of the lead smelter. It is a mighty milestone
There’s been a big response to participate at the 100-year commemoration of the Mount Mulligan mine disaster. A whole underground shift comprised of 75 miners died in an explosion in
Three of Ravenswood’s landmark chimneys are undergoing extensive repair works to restore the structures to their former glory and ensure their survival for future generations. The chimneys were all part
Check out some detailed 3D imagery of the historic Mount Morgan mine site in Central Queensland. Click HERE Department of Natural Resources and Mines technical services and land and spatial
A recently published ‘biography’ of the North West Queensland uranium mining centre of Mary Kathleen has breathed new life into what is now a ghost town. ‘Mary Kathleen Reflections’ is
A D6 dozer, dating back to 1947, has found new digs at the East Shore 1B precinct at Port of Gladstone in a nod to the site’s industrial history. The
To say that mining entrepreneur Alexander MacDonald lived an interesting life would be one of the great understatements. As Townsville-based historian Colin Hooper reveals, MacDonald was involved in mining and
It is a unique insight to the ground beneath the gold city of Charters Towers, passed down from an era before computer modelling. A 1930s plate glass model of the
John Moffat is sometimes referred to as the “father of Irvinebank”, yet very few people would know of him and the enormous contribution he made to north Queensland and its
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is celebrating 50 years of operations at Blackwater Mine, marking the milestone with a free community event at Blackwater Crushers Rugby League Fields on Saturday,
A processing business dubbed ‘the giant that never sleeps’ celebrates 50 years of operation in 2017. Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) opened in Gladstone in 1967, with the first shipment of
