The evolution of mining in Australia from the first gold discoveries to the iron, nickel and copper developments of the 1960’s , its historic importance in national growth and economic stability and in the exploration and settling of much of Australia. The scope of modern mining and processing industries, exploration and prospecting, the growth of new towns and stimulation of regional development.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320159
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Copper mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gold mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Iron mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries - Australia - History
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Miners - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Nickel mines and mining
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)