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Nymagee copper: Birth, death and resurrection?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Mcqueen, Ken |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | The discovery of rich copper ore at Cobar in September 1870 by three itinerant tank sinkers resulted in a boom in copper prospecting throughout this region of northwestern New South Wales. Awareness that this was 'copper country' meant that the local population, as well as experienced prospectors, were alert for the telltale signs of green and blue copper carbonates. A number of new discoveries were made by pastoral workers, who had the opportunity to traverse and closely examine the landscape. One such discovery was made at Nymagee by two shepherds, partly assisted by a knowledgeable boundary rider. The discovery was inspected and purchased by Russell Barton, one of the major investors in the Cobar copper mines. A private company was quickly formed and mining rapidly developed. |
| Starting Page | 99 |
| Ending Page | 99 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 15 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.mininghistory.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/10.-McQueen-Final-V.1517-pdf.compressed.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
