Can you pan for gold in Waihi?
Can you pan for gold in Waihi?
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Uncover Waihi’s quest for gold THROUGH THE GOLDEN COMBO. You can experience our story, that spans three centuries, at the award-winning Gold Discovery Centre. Our Golden Combo includes a Waihi Gold Mine Tour plus tickets to the Waihi Gold Experience.
How deep is the Waihi gold mine?
Seven vertical shafts had been sunk for the underground Martha Mine; the deepest was 600 metres from the surface. Radiating from the shafts was a network of 175 kilometres of tunnels on 15 horizontal levels.
Why mining in Waihi is an issue?
Critics say underground mining in Waihi creates noise and vibrations that disturb the residents, could leave legacy problems, and devalues their properties. Previous operators of the mine, Newmont, have perviously agreed to make payments to residents for noise, dust and vibrations.
Who discovered gold in Waihi?
1878. John McCombie and Robert Lee discovered gold on Pukewā (Martha hill).
Where can you mine gold for free?
10 Free Gold Panning Areas in California
- Auburn State Recreation Area.
- Butte Recreation Area.
- Columbia State Historic Park.
- Keyesville Recreational Mining Area.
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
- Merced River.
- South Yuba River State Park.
Where are the best creeks for gold panning in Victoria?
The following creeks and rivers are prime for gold prospecting in Victoria.
- Andersons Creek | Flows through the Warrandyte State Park.
- Mount Misery Creek | Flows in the Enfield State Park.
- Reedy Creek | Find it in the Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park.
- Sailors Creek | Near Daylesford.
Is Martha Mine still operating?
The modern Martha Mine has operated as an open pit since 1987. An average of around 100,000 ounces of gold and 700,000 ounces of silver have been produced annually since 1988.
Is the Waihi gold mine still in use?
This project is currently being developed and we expect a mine life of at least 10 years. The Martha Underground workings will be accessed from the existing Favona portal….Waihi Operation.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Type | Underground and open pit |
| 2021 production guidance | 35,000 – 45,000 oz gold |
| Proven and Probable Reserves | 0.62 Moz |
Who owns Martha Mine?
OceanaGold
The Martha Mine is a gold mine in the New Zealand town of Waihi. Since July 2015 it has been owned by Australian-based OceanaGold.
How old is Waihi?
Waihī began as a shanty town around a store and a hotel in the 1880s. When the invention of the cyanide process made mining profitable from 1889, the town boomed.
Is there a gold mine in Waihi New Zealand?
Mining in Waihi has a history that spans three centuries after gold was first discovered in the 1800s. Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground and open pit operation. In early 2019 OceanaGold received consent to develop the Martha Underground.
When is the Gold Discovery Centre in Waihi open?
The Gold Discovery Centre and Waihi i-SITE, houses Waihi Gold Mine Tours, the Waihi Gold Experience and Waihi Bicycle Hire. We are all open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, 7 days per week.
Where is the Martha Mine in New Zealand?
Martha Mine. The Martha Mine is a gold mine in the New Zealand town of Waihi.
When did OceanaGold stop mining at Martha Mine?
In April 2015 and April 2016, large landslides occurred and stopped mining activities. In March 2018 OceanaGold announced “Project Martha”, part of which was to re-instate the pit haul road to allow mining to restart.