A Review of Mining Operations in the State of South Australia During the Half-Year Ended December, 31st, 1915: No; 23 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lionel C. E. Gee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656194502 ISBN 13: 9780656194506

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Mining Operations in South Australia: mid-1915 snapshot and results

A concise report on the state’s mining activity through the six months ending December 31, 1915, covering holdings, production, prices, and government support. It highlights key mines, current work, and prospects across copper, gold, and other minerals.

The document explains how land is held under mining acts, tracks total acreage held, and lists the number of workers employed in copper, gold, and other sectors. It also notes the impact of copper prices on activity and the role of government plants and water supply in supporting battery and cyaniding operations. The text includes firsthand updates from field visits, including recent discoveries and developments at several mines.

• What you’ll read about:
• A summary of mining licenses, leases, and areas under active development
• Copper mining activity and major projects like Pernatty and Mount Gunson
• Recent gold discoveries and the status of auriferous belts at Tarcoola and nearby sites
• Government involvement, water needs, and improvements to processing facilities
• Concrete examples of ongoing development, such as new shafts, prospecting drives, and ore treatment results
• The broader outlook for future exploration and capital needs in a challenging period

Ideal for readers of historical mining reports, economic history, or regional Australia who want a window into early 20th‑century mining, infrastructure, and policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656194502
• ISBN 13: 9780656194506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 83