Super Pit Mine, Australia
From series “Famous Spots of Gold Mines Reminding the Gold-Rush Times”
Located in the western part of Australia, the Super Pete mine is also one of the largest and most famous. Its owners are the companies Newmont Mining and Barrick Gold. It annually brings more than 780 000 ounces of gold. The Super Pete is Australia's largest open pit mine, its length is about 3500 meters, and its width is about 1500 meters. The depth of the quarry is also impressive, it is about 570 meters.
Directly on the territory of the mine work about 550 employees, apart from specialists who serve the transport system of the industrial region. The gold mine of Super Pete was discovered as far back as the end of the 19th century. Initially the extraction of precious metals was carried out in small mines, without the use of any special equipment. In 2001, the mines were merged into a single industrial complex, and by 2009 the construction of a huge mine has been completely completed.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cashcard ATM' located in 2.18 km (
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Car rental office: 'Corefleet' is located in 2.75 km (
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Fuel station: 'United Petroleum - Kalgoorlie' in 2 km
Supermarket: 'Santamaria's Grocery Mart' in 2.25 km
Apotheek: 'Boulder Pharmacy' in 2.07 km
Police station: 'Kalgoorlie Police Station' in 4.74 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'The Albion Hotel' in 2.11 km
Railway station: 'Golden Gate' in 1.22 km
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