JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dredging for gold: The history of two successful but contrasting enterprises.

  • Published In: Journal of Australasian Mining History, 2025, v. 23. P. 181 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Barnett, Ross 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the reprint of "Dredging for Gold," which chronicles the histories of two contrasting gold dredging companies in New Zealand and Australia: the Rimu Gold Dredging Company and the Newstead Gold Dredging Company. The Rimu operation, active from 1921 to 1953, was primarily funded by American capital and focused on coarse fluvio-glacial gravels, while the Newstead operation, running from 1938 to 1958, relied on English capital and mined deeper leads. The author, who worked in both companies, provides insights into their operations, financial success, and environmental impacts, noting significant differences in reclamation practices and regulatory environments between the two countries. The article also touches on the author's family background and its influence on his career in the gold dredging industry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Australasian Mining History. 2025/10, Vol. 23, p181
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mining and Mineral Resources
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1448-4471
  • Accession Number:188546042
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