The Shepherd and Murphy Mine: a steady and versatile metal producer.
Published In: Journal of Australasian Mining History, 2024, v. 22. P. 32 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: HAYGARTH, NIC 3 of 3
Abstract
The Shepherd and Murphy Mine in northwestern Tasmania was a tin, tungsten, and bismuth mine that operated from 1892 to 1957. Despite challenges such as poor transport infrastructure and complex ores, the mine achieved longevity through adaptation to wartime demands for tungsten. The village of Moina, where the mine was located, was a company town with streets named after mining company directors. The mine experienced periods of decline and closure but was briefly revived during the Korean War. Today, the area has been explored for other resources but no viable deposits have been found, and the village of Moina is now home to hobby farmers and commuters. The mine's history and its connection to the battlefields of Europe and the Korean Peninsula have been largely overlooked. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Journal of Australasian Mining History. 2024/10, Vol. 22, p32
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Mining and Mineral Resources
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:1448-4471
- Accession Number:180245864
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