Gold Exploration
Queensland, Australia is a significant gold-producing state, with a rich history of gold mining dating back to the 1860s. Some of the most significant goldfields in Queensland include:
- Charters Towers: Known for its rich alluvial deposits, Charters Towers was one of the first major goldfields in Queensland.
- Hodgkinson River: This region has produced over 2 million ounces of gold since the 1880s.
- Etheridge River: This area has produced over 1 million ounces of gold since the late 1800s.
- Cloncurry: This region has produced over 1.5 million ounces of gold since the early 1900s.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimates that there are still significant untapped gold reserves in Queensland, making it an attractive destination for explorers and miners.
Some notable companies involved in gold exploration in Queensland include:
- Evolution Mining
- Silver Lake Resources
- Kingsgate Consolidated
- Nova Minerals
- Stavely Minerals
These companies are working to uncover new discoveries and develop existing projects to meet growing demand for gold in Australia and globally.