Local Government
Ravensthorpe
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Ravensthorpe-Hopetoun Rd Ravensthorpe
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
In 1900 gold and copper was found by Rob Elverdton. The first headframe was timber and in 1956 the second
headframe was brought in from the Campbell Shaft, Norseman.
A railway siding came into operation in 1909 to Hopetoun and by 1910 there was a direct link by telephone to
Ravensthorpe. The mine operated during 1914-1918 World War 1 with backing from the Government
because of copper shortages. Shafts of Elverdton and Desmond Mines linked underground. The mine
operated again in 1958 to 1971 subsidised by Government and ore was exported by road through Esperance.
At this stage it produced 30% of the state's total production of copper.
Mining ceased again in 1971 due to low grade ore and low world prices. There is a tremendous network of
deep underground shafts going to 1150 ft.
The site was used by Norseman Gold Mines N/L in 1987 - 89 as an administrative centre for Kundip Mines.
The mine lieadframe and winding house were bought for the community in 1991 and they are still in situ.
Elverdton Mine produced 3,099.7 ounces of fine gold between 1904 and 1920.
The Elverdton Copper Mine headframe and bin, winder and winding house are of very significant historical
value. They were constructed originally at (he beginning of this century for the You and Me gold mine near
Cue.
The headframe is unusually large in structure, being 75 ft (22.86m) to the top, it has a 62 ft (18.89m) ladder
and is mainly riveted. The frame was completely revetted bul during its move from the You and Me to the
Campbell Shaft, a pyrite mine in Norseman, in the early 1940's the frame was cut into sections for removal.
The sections were rejoined by bolts.
In early 1956 the headframe, winder and winder house were moved once again lo the Elverdton Copper Mine
and are still in situ. The Elverdton Copper Mine re-opened in late 1956 and operated until 1972 during which
time it was Western Australia's largest producer of copper and produced 30 % of the State's copper. Since
then the headframe has not been used.
Physical Description
1900 Gold and copper found by Bob Elverdton. The Railway siding came into operation to Hopetoun in
1909.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Headframe and winding house with winder.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Quartermaine; "A History of Mining at Ravensthorpe Western Australia". | 1987 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
31 Aug 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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