Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie, in Western Australia, is home to the “Golden Mile” — one of the richest gold districts on Earth.
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What it is known for
The Kalgoorlie deposit (now the vast Super Pit) produced gold and gold tellurides on an enormous scale, a cornerstone of Australian mining.
What collectors look for
Gold and telluride specimens are the collector interest; the district is famed above all for its scale.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kalgoorlie?
Kalgoorlie is a mineral locality in Australia.
What is Kalgoorlie known for?
Kalgoorlie, in Western Australia, is home to the “Golden Mile” — one of the richest gold districts on Earth.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.