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Antimony Mines

Location Antimony Mine Road COIMADAI, MOORABOOL SHIRE Level Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The antimony mines, operating from 1915-47, have shafts and adits of several mines; there is remnant plant and machinery, foundations of a crushing battery, tramway beds, shallow tunnels and a small open cut mine.

The site has local historical significance as a representative embodiment of an extractive and industrial process and the associated way oflife. It demonstrates the effect of government action in this industry. The site also has local scientific significance in demonstrating potential as a site for archaeological investigation.

The site is of scientific significance for its archaeological research potential.

Group

Mining and Mineral Processing

Category

Mining Site - other than gold