The furnace for retorting the amalgam to secure the pure gold - Blackwater mine, Waiuta.1933.

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DescriptionThe workings of Blackwater Mines, Limited, are situated on the South Island on the south Island West Coast about 25 miles from Reefton. Gold is secured from quartz reefs at various depths underground. The mine was discovered in 1905 and has yielded gold valued at nearly £2000,

The furnace for retorting the amalgam to secure the pure gold. The amalgam comprises gold and quicksilver, the latter serving to separate the gold from the ore of after the quartz has been crushed.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19330726-37-01

PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967Date of Photo 1933-07-26Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WaiutaLandmark (Place)Blackwater mineOrganisation (eg business)Blackwater mine

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The furnace for retorting the amalgam to secure the pure gold - Blackwater mine, Waiuta.1933.

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