THE INVERELL METALLOGENIC MAP AND MINE DATA SHEETS

THE INVERELL METALLOGENIC MAP AND 

MINE DATA SHEETS

Before reading this blog, it would be best to read the similar blog about the Grafton-Maclean map. This may be found here. The relevant reference number for the map and mine data sheets in DIGS is R00056102.

The Inverell package may be found by opening DIGS. The reference number is R00050906 (which includes the map). The reference number for the map alone is R00027907.

The Inverell map seems to be a poorer copy than the Grafton-Maclean one, making an enlargement harder to read.

You will soon appreciate what a large number of mineral deposits there are in the area, including at The Gulf (north west of Emmaville), Tingha and the Copeton diamond fields.

Here is an extract from the map. 

To illustrate the information to be found in the Mine Data Sheets, I’ve chosen the deposit number 585. The location is south of Inverell, east of Copeton Dam. Fortunately for us, the data sheets are in a single volume, not dismembered like the Grafton sheets are. Upon opening the data sheets you will find quite a lot of valuable information on the geology of the region and the nature and formation of the many mineral deposits.

The data sheets commence on page 104. Deposit 585 will be found on page 377. Here is the information.

 This is a typical set of information, in this case for Fox’s Garnet Lode. I must admit I can’t locate it on the map – it’s quite a congested area – but the information is all there for you to use. Mindat (here) provides additional information when the deposit name is put in the search box. Here is what I discovered. 

By following the map Mindat provides (and choosing the satellite image) you will discover that the Lode is just north of the Howell Road, which leads to the old town site of Howell and the Conrad group of mines.

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THE TIN-MINING INDUSTRY IN NSW BY JE CARNE (1911)

THE TIN-MINING INDUSTRY IN NSW BY JE CARNE (1911)

 

The complete title of this book is “The Tin-Mining Industry and the Distribution of Tin Ores in New South Wales”. It is No. 14 in the Mineral Resources series, produced by the Geological Survey Branch of the NSW Department of Mines.

You can download a copy from DIGS (here) Doesn't work. If you find where DIGS is now, please let me know by a comment. DIGS is an on-line collection of publications made available by the NSW Department of Industry (Resources and Energy). The reference number is R00050677. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in mining history and especially those wanting to locate and identify old mines and mineral deposits.

I have prepared a slide show using the numerous plates from this book (viewable on my YouTube site here).

I wish to acknowledge the source of these photographs now and thank the 

Geological Survey of NSW for making this resource available.

You will soon see if you look through the DIGS listings that there is a huge volume of literature on the subject of tin mining in NSW. Much was written before 1911 and a great deal more since. The New England region was at the heart of the industry. Locations such as Emmaville, Torrington, Tingha and Wilson’s Downfall stand out. Today, however, little mining is going on and it will take a substantial increase in the price of tin to get things moving again. The emphasis then will be on large scale mining and it looks as if the day of the solitary miner or small syndicate is over.

Here are the reference numbers for some other important documents relevant to the subject of tin mining.

The Mineral Resources of NSW (1901) by EF Pittman. DIGS reference number R00051137

The Mineral Industry of NSW by EC Andrews et al 1928. R00050818 Tin (Bulletin No 1) by EJ Kenny 1922. R00050981 Minerama book 1994 Cassiterite downloadable from this Blog. (2024) https://johnsbluemountainsblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/links-to-all-blog-entries-and-relevant.html All Blue Mountains blogs and videos https://johnsnewenglandminerals.blogspot.com/2013/12/list-of-all-blog-entries-to-date.html All New England and other Geology blogs and videos https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/1325599670344725659?pli=1 Limestone Caves of NSW https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/1147003616874115974/2430103125095714141 Song Studies. Bible studies based on hymns and songs https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/1515863000684737715 Shoalhaven District Geology.