Mining for Information
Posted: September 18, 2008 by rhianna · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: 2008, OZ Minerals, Pt Augusta, Schools, Special Events, Uncategorised
OZ Minerals is Australia’s third largest diversified mining company and is the world’s second largest producer of zinc as well as a substantial producer of copper, lead, gold and silver. Read more
OZ Minerals Group Tour
Posted: September 18, 2008 by rhianna · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: OZ Minerals, Pt Augusta, Schools, Special Events, Uncategorised
These students from Pt Augusta’s Carlton School were taken on a 2 day tour of the OZ Minerals mine site at Prominent Hill during which time they were shown the many facets of the mining industry. They also received a tour of the underground sleeping quarters and many other interesting nooks and crannies hiding around the mine site!
Experiencing the Underground
Posted: September 17, 2008 by rhianna · Leave a Comment
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Carlton students from Pt Augusta were given a tour of the underground facilities at Prominent Hill.
Taking to the bush
Posted: January 4, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Featured, OZ Minerals
Leaving the comfort of the vehicles, and taking to the bush, the Gateways Board members inspect the area for camel damage.
OZ Minerals Pit
Posted: January 2, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Featured, OZ Minerals
Laden with a 250 tonne payload, the dump truck makes its way from the bottom of the pit. The machine is powered by a 117 litre engine, producing 3,550hp. Each tire is 13 feet tall, weigh 4 tonnes each and cost over $40,000 each. A tonne of liquid coolant works to keep the engine cool.
