What was mined at Costerfield?
What was mined at Costerfield?
The veins of the Costerfield district were discovered in the 1860s by two prospectors, Coster and Field, and together with additional veins subsequently discovered, were mined for both gold and antimony, most extensively during two periods: 1860 to 1883 and 1904 to 1925.
Who owns Costerfield?
Mandalay Resources Corp.
Address:
| Company | Interest | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Mandalay Resources Corp. | 100 % | Indirect |
| Mandalay Resources Australia Pty Ltd. (operator) | 100 % | Indirect |
Who owns Stawell goldmine?
Arete Capital Partners
SGM is owned by Melbourne-based private equity company Arete Capital Partners. Arete plan to return the Stawell gold mine to production by expanding and utilising existing exploration programs to identify new viable resources.
Is there gold at Stawell?
Stawell Gold Mines has operated at its current location since 1981, which has involved the progressive mining of gold in a series of open pits and extensive underground workings. The surface operations are situated adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Stawell Township and encompass an approximate area of 380 ha.
When was antimony mined in the Costerfield area?
Antimony has been mined in the Costerfield area since the 1860s. Considering the Costerfield area is naturally high in antimony, it is more likely that people living in this area may be exposed to higher levels than other communities living in areas with low environmental antimony levels.
Where are the antimony veins located in Costerfield?
The north-trending Heathcote-Mt William fault system marks the western boundary of the Melbourne Trough in the Costerfield area. The gold-antimony veins in the Costerfield district are hosted within the Silurian Costerfield Siltstone unit. Within the district, four north-northwest – trending zones of mineralization have been identified.
When did the Victorian Government start investigating the Costerfield mine?
In April 2014, the Victorian Government hired independent consultant Golder Associates to complete an investigation into the antimony levels in the Costerfield region and the potential for community health impacts.
What kind of minerals are in the Costerfield mine?
Veins at Costerfield typically comprise quartz (laminated to brecciated) and sulphides. The dominant sulphide mineral is stibnite (Sb2S3). In addition to stibnite, arsenopyrite and pyrite occur in minor amounts. The veins occur within discrete shear systems.
