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Kalgoorlie Super Pit

gold mine, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia: gold mine
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia: gold mine Super Pit gold mine, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia.

The Kalgoorlie Super Pit is one of the world's largest open-cut gold mines, located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia. The area's gold mining history began in 1893 with a rush following the discovery of gold by Paddy Hannan. This led to the development of the Golden Mile reef and the town of Kalgoorlie.1

After a decline in production, a revival in the 1980s led to the consolidation of mining operations. This resulted in the creation of the Kalgoorlie Super Pit in a joint venture. Nickel is also a significant mineral product of the region, with Kalgoorlie serving as a service center for the nickel industry.1

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