Parkes Area Attractions Directory : Mining and Industry
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This is the site of one of the first gold mines in Parkes, over 100 years old. From 1871 to 1873 about 1400 kg of gold was turned up. All that remains is an old chimney and the concrete foundations which bore the steam engines that ran the stamping batteries. 'History Through the Trees' is a leisure walk with Aboriginal signs and paintings around the barbecue area. From atop the hill there are good views of the town. Here you will pass some great relics and a memorial to those few who have lost ...
The historic mine operated between 1893 and 1917 producing about 60,000 ounces from 500,000 tonnes of rock. Alkane excavated for gold on the site between 1996 and 2002 retrieving 145,000 ounces from 4.9 million tonnes.
While much of the historic operations were consumed by the recent mining activity, Alkane has managed to preserve some of the old workings. The Open Cut Experience includes both the historic works and the more recent mines with Several walking pat...
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