What do they mine in Cannington?

In North West Queensland, on an old sheep and cattle station, is our Cannington mine, one of the world’s largest producers of silver and lead.

Who owns the Cannington mine?

South32
The Cannington mine is 100% owned by South32.

What type of mine is Cannington silver mine?

Major Mines & Projects | Cannington Mine. Summary: Cannington is a Broken Hill Type (BHT) silver-lead-zinc massive sulphide deposit hosted by Proterozoic age high-grade metamorphic lithologies of the Soldiers Cap Group, located in the Eastern Succession of the Mount Isa Block.

How is lead mined?

Lead is extracted from ores dug from under-ground mines. Of the more than 60 minerals that contain lead, only 3 galena, cerussite and anglesite are commercially viable. The resulting powder is further heated in a blast furnace, with carbon producing molten lead which is drawn off into lead molds.

What minerals does s32 mine?

We are a global resources company with operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America where we mine and produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc. Our commodities can be found in nearly every aspect of our daily lives.

Where is Carrington mine?

Location. Mt Carrington is 5 km from the township of Drake in northern NSW. It is located on the Bruxner Highway, approximately 4 hours by car south west of Brisbane and 2 hours west from Byron Bay.

How is silver mined?

Silver ore is mined through both open-pit and underground methods. The open pit method involves using heavy machinery to mine deposits relatively near the earth’s surface. In underground mining, deep shafts are dug into the ground to extract ore.

Can you find gold in a lead mine?

There are plenty of mining districts where gold is associated with lead, and in some places lead minerals are a good indicator that can point the miner into gold pockets.

Why is it called South32?

The name, South32, represents BHP’s footprint and its regional approach to managing its operations. “The naming of South32 is a major step in the setup of our company,” said newly elected Chief Executive Officer, Graham Kerr. “Our heritage and the places in which we operate are an important part of our identity.

Is South32 a good company?

Overall, good team culture and people to work with. The people in my department (Technology) are all so friendly and make a lot of effort to include everyone. The vibe of my team and overall organisation is good.

How is silver formed?

The metal is found in the Earth’s crust in the pure, free elemental form (“native silver”), as an alloy with gold and other metals, and in minerals such as argentite and chlorargyrite. Most silver is produced as a byproduct of copper, gold, lead, and zinc refining. Silver has long been valued as a precious metal.

How did the Cannington Mine get its name?

Taking its name from the sheep and cattle station where it was found, our Cannington mine in North West Queensland, is one of the world’s largest producers of silver and lead. The deposit was first discovered as an anomaly in an aerial survey of the region, nearly 30 years ago. A lot has happened since then.

How is ore treatment done at Cannington Mine?

The ore treatment process at Cannington uses primary underground and surface crushing. Primary grinding and a preliminary talc pre-flotation step follow this. The AG mill operates in closed circuit with a pebble crushing circuit and primary hydrocyclones.

What kind of machines are used at Cannington Mine?

Mining contractor’s (Redpath Australia Pty Ltd) fleet consists of a Kleeman crusher, with CAT and Volvo machines operating on the surface, while underground equipment consists of Sandvik Jumbo’s and Cablebolter’s, and Normet Spraymec machines.

How much zinc is in the Cannington Mine?

Cannington’s payable zinc equivalent output rose by 9% from 19.8kt to 238.0kt in FY20 as expected higher zinc grades more than offset lower grades Ag and Pb, and the project decreased the mine stock to a normalised level following the Queensland flood event in FY19.