Disused Open Cut Mines

I've seen a lot of disused open cut pits in WA but I didn't know there was this many. 1800 of the buggers and from what I've seen, most are now full of water and you can't drink it. 2 sets of rules here, one for the mining companies and one for the little guy. Guess who gets away with "blue murder" as the old saying goes.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/12499552/from-mine-pit-to-tourist-attraction/

Yeah, thats something that has always amazed me, Bignuggs.

Don't forget to refill your detector holes.

Here's some shots of a closed and fenced-off open cut about 2 k's from my home.
It was apparently operated by a mob called Tallanger Mining about 15-20 years ago.
The tailings pile in the second photo runs parallel to the Maryborough/Dunolly road and is only
about 20 metres from the road
I can't find any history of it but I'll keep trying.
Btw, my son took the photos last April

Robert

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Good photo's Robert, I have driven past that many times and always wondered what the go was with that.
Too bad you don't have any info on it either.

The reason for this is because the big mining companies have 2 options. Either refill the pits after they are finished with or face a multi-million dollar fine. NOW..... It is actually heaps cheaper for the mining companies just t pay the fine as to backfill these huge pits costs a fortune.