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Draft:Block 10 Mine

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The BHP Block 10 Co. Ltd was floated on March 14, 1888 and struck ore in December 1889. The mine went on to produce over 40 million oz of Silver, 400,000 tons of Lead and 400,000 tons of Zinc over a 35 year life[1]. With declining grades and a collapse in metal prices following the end of World War I, Block 10 was liquidated in 1924, and its mine purchased by the Broken Hill Proprietory Company Ltd (BHP).

Broken Hill Block 10 Mine - Ore Assaying Well
Block 10 Mine Broken Hill
Block 10 Mine Broken Hill



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  1. ^ "BLOCK 10". Barrier Miner. 1911-06-15. Retrieved 2024-10-17.