A survey of the copper mine at Peko, seven miles east of Tennant Creek in the Northern Terriitory. The mine is the fourth largest in the Commonwealth and produces ore containing 8.1/4% copper. The mine, still in various stages of development, is shown, and the various processes in preparing the ore for shipment to Port Kembla, via Alice Springs, are illustrated. With potential resources of lead and zinc, the Peko mine is further evidence of the mineral wealth of Australia’s Northern Territory.
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ACMI Identifier
002414
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Copper mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries - Australia - History
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Northern Territory
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)