The Alluvial Gold Mining Industry in New Zealand

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
W J. Cowie B S. Utting
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The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
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Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1990

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The alluvial gold industry of New Zealand is based on the placer deposits in Otago and on the West Coast. Production from these since discovery in the 1850s has been an estimated 480 t (15 Moz) of gold. Annual output has expanded continuously since 1980 and is expected to be over 2 t of gold for 1989. Following a historical review, the characteristics of typical operations, which use hydraulic excavators and mobile trommel units are discussed. Descriptions are then given of alluvial activities in Otago and on the West Coast.
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APA: W J. Cowie B S. Utting  (1990)  The Alluvial Gold Mining Industry in New Zealand

MLA: W J. Cowie B S. Utting The Alluvial Gold Mining Industry in New Zealand. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1990.

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