Mining in the Goldfields: Full of life
Kalgoorlie Super Pit. Image: KCGM. By Elizabeth Fabri THERE is no region in Australia quite like the Goldfields. Defined by its rich history and social fabric, the province has become synonymous with gold and nickel mining, with new projects still opening each year to exploit the wealth of resources that lie beneath the surface. The late nineteenth century gold rush of the WA Goldfields is a tale that has been passed on from generation to generation, from the discovery of gold in 1892, to the 530km pipeline C.Y. O’Connor engineered in 1903 to supply water to the region. The historic region has stood the test of time and continues to be the beating heart of WA mining. “There’s no doubt…