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Mount Morgan Mine was a copper, gold and silver mine in Queensland, Australia. Mining began at Mount Morgan in 1882 and continued until 1981. Over its lifespan, the mine yielded approximately 262 tonnes of gold, 37 tonnes of silver and 387,000 tonnes of copper.〔(Queensland Government: Mines and Energy: Mount Morgan Mine Rehabilitation Project: Project Summary )〕 The mine was once the largest gold mine in the world.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mount Morgan Mine Project )〕 The Mount Morgan Mine also operated assay laboratories, brickworks, foundry, power house and workshops (including carpentry, electrical and plumbing) as part of its operations.〔Operations of Mount Morgan Limited, September, 1969 pp12-27〕 The Mount Morgan Mine also contained Fireclay Caverns excavated to provide clay for the mine brickworks. Wealth from the Mount Morgan mine funded Persian oil exploration, establishing the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which became BP in 1954. Wealth from the Mount Morgan mine was also bequeathed in 1912 to establish the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. ==Resources== The area near the mine contains sedimentary and igneous rocks. The gold was rated 0.998 fine.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mount Morgan Mine」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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