Saturday, July 31, 2010

Kalgoorlie, the Super Pit, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Wenco System, Open Pit Mining Operation

Video
The Super Pit is an open-cut gold mine approximately 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long, 1.6 kilometres (1.0 mi) wide and 512 metres (1,680 ft) deep. The mine operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a visitor centre overlooks it.
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Kalgoorlie, the Super Pit, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Wenco System, Open Pit Mining Operation - Video.
See more:
The Super Pit: Complete runs down into the pit