The history of deep mine drainage technology as developed and recorded since the Middle Ages, and the more recent story of the evolution of the steam powered Cornish beam engine during the Industrial Revolution, are described to form the basis for an...

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Burra, discovered in 1845, was Australia's first great mine, and at the time was one of the largest and richest in the world, producing nearly 5% of the total world output of copper. Today the mine is still famous for the beautiful specimens of...

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In South Australia, early mining methods, haulage and processing of ore and pumping of water from mines such as Glen Osmond, Montacute, Burra, Kapunda and Wallaroo Moonta, were based on Cornish technology. Observations are presented, based on visit to...

Record of Iron, Coal and Miscellaneous Mines derived from the complete 1908 Record of the Mines of South Australia (SP 026) This publication is a detailed compilation of authentic early history mining operations in South Australia published in 1908....

Record of Silver & Lead Mines derived from the complete 1908 Record of the Mines of South Australia (SP 026) This publication is a detailed compilation of authentic early history mining operations in South Australia published in 1908. The first...

Record of Copper Mines derived from the complete 1908 Record of the Mines of South Australia (SP 026) This publication is a detailed compilation of authentic early history mining operations in South Australia published in 1908. The first compilation...

This Ludbrook Honour Volume, containing twenty-four scientific papers by Australian and overseas authors, has been compiled as a tribute to the work of Dr Ludbrook in the field of palaeontology. Nell joined SADM in 1952, where she worked until...

History of the town and mine and main points of interest along the Burra heritage and walking trails.

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Above and Below is the product of a two-fold proposal of the Department of Mines and Energy to publish a continuation of its history in the period since 1944, and to have this history recorded from a perspective outside the Department. Together with...

Mining operations, highly unstable and unpredictable ventures, have on occasion provided a sense of stability to South Australia and its economy. Indeed, the history of European settlement is intricately linked to the fluctuating fortunes of the...

A comprehensive reference work on South Australian geology, prepared under the editorial guidance of Lee Parkin, with contributions by John Firman, Keith Johns, Nell Ludbrook, Bren Thomson and Heli Wopfner.

A compilation of expert-written articles on all aspects of SA mining history, most of which were presented as papers at the first Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Seminar on Mining Heritage held in Adelaide on 25 March 1986.

This publication has been compiled from a display prepared for the launch of SADME Bulletin 53, held at the Australian Mineral Foundation on 7 December 1987. The importance and diversity of commodities found in the Geosyncline are highlighted in the...

The mining and processing of copper ore in South Australia's early history were based on Cornish practice and technology. The discovery of copper deposits, which led to what proved to be economically viable operations in the new colony, proved timely,...

Although gold is widespread throughout South Australia, the state has traditionally been, and continues to be, recognised as a minor producer. The 2001-2002 gold production figure of 3.64 t still only represents approximately 1.4% of the total...

Record of Gold Mines derived from the complete 1908 Record of the Mines of South Australia (SP 026) This publication is a detailed compilation of authentic early history mining operations in South Australia published in 1908. The first compilation...

After placing the Aclare mine within its setting in the early mining history of the Kanmantoo and Callington districts, this historical account ranges widely, for the problems encountered during Aclare's period of operation plus the vicissitudes of...