Cadia-Ridgeway mine
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Cadia Mine is a series of large underground and open-cut gold and copper mines located in the Cadia Valley, about 20 kilometres south of the regional city of Orange, New South Wales, Australia. The mine has been developed throughout the 1990s and is a major employer in the region with an expected lifespan of several decades. Cadia is the second largest open cut mine in Australia after the Super Pit at Kalgoorlie. Large mineral deposits are also being uncovered from the more recently developed Ridgeway underground mine, and Cadia East underground mine, adjacent to the Cadia Open Cut Mine. The mine is operated by Newcrest.
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Location | Cadia |
State | New South Wales |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | 33°28′01″S 148°59′35″E |
Production | |
Products | Copper Gold |
Production | Copper: 85,000 tonnes Gold: 561,000 ounces |
Financial year | 2021–22[1] |
History | |
Opened | 1998 |
Closed | 2030+ (forecast) |
Owner | |
Company | Newcrest |
Website | www.newcrest.com |
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