George Fisher mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Isa |
| Queensland | |
| Country | Australia |
| Production | |
| Products | silver |
| Owner | |
| Company | Xstrata |
The George Fisher mine is one of the largest zinc, lead & silver mines in Australia and in the world.[1] The mine is located 20 km north of Mount Isa in North West Queensland. The mine has estimated reserves of 150.4 million oz of silver.[1]
Xstrata acquired the mine in 2003 when it took over MIM Holdings Limited. At the time there were known zinc reserves of 33 Mt. in 2010, the ore reserve estimate was 76 Mt.[2]
The mine utilises a ground-mounted friction hoist which lifts ore from a depth of 1,135 m.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "George Fisher Lead, Zinc and Silver Mine, Australia". mining-technology.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- 1 2 "New hoist to increase production at George Fisher mine – one of the world?s largest zinc reserves". International Mining. 22 November 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
Coordinates: 20°33′01″S 139°28′31″E / 20.55028°S 139.47528°E
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