Waipori Antimony Mine, Waipori, Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealandi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Waipori Antimony Mine | Mine |
| Waipori | - not defined - |
| Clutha District | District |
| Otago Region | Region |
| New Zealand | Country |
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45° 48' 22'' South , 169° 46' 37'' East
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Quartz veins containing fibrous and massive stibnite, one section of scheelite in the centre of the lode, minor gold, yellow encrusted cervantite in the upper levels, and secondary gypsum. Depending on the source the lode dips 20 degrees west, 30 degrees south, or 45 degrees north (safe to say no-one knows). The lode is 3 to 5 feet thick.
The antimony lode was discovered by Caudwell and Spearing (surnames) while prospecting for gold around the late 1870's. Several bags of test ore were sent to Boston, London, and Melbourne, however only results from Melbourne were returned showing antimony at 47%. One writer states the prospectors knew little about antimony, and if the ore had of been dressed the result may have been closer to 60%. As it stood, the prospectors were discouraged and abandoned the site.
In 1880, G. Watson representing a Dunedin syndicate was formed who extracted 80 tonnes of ore, which got sent to Melbourne for smelting. It is noted there are two shafts, one to a depth of 70 feet, the other 20 feet, exposing three veins of ore, six, three and two inches thick. A tunnel had also been driven but no ore was encountered.
A new shaft was sunk at the eastern end, which was then overwhelmed with water. There were disagreements between the shareholders, and the mine manager knew little about antimony, and was replaced with one from Victoria (Australia). One thousand five hundred bags of ore were subsequently sent to Melbourne. The source states smelting on site, would reduce the substantial cartage costs. There were plans to float a company in London, which did not come to fruition, and the syndicate lost interest by 1882.
S. Johnson is noted as taking up the lease in 1890 but nothing more is heard. John Watson is mine manager 1893.
The next information is Arthur C Buckland has taken up the mine in 1906. At this point the scheelite is found, missed by earlier miners. Plans are advertised to erect a processing plant, and extract ore, but little more is heard. Several other prospectors are noted around this time, but may have been on neighbouring leases. They included Alexander Ewart (1906), Thomas Bolton and party (1907), and Edward M. Dymock (1909).
The site is located next to Stoney Creek. Some of the sources state that peat is a fuel for smelting, which can be obtained nearby at Burnt Creek. A small bulldozed area next to Stoney Creek, was located in the vicinity, possibly by a modern near surface exploration effort. This may have also destroyed some of the old workings. This site is the Mindat co-ordinates, but needs confirmation.
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| ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Cervantite Formula: Sb3+Sb5+O4 Reference: Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages. |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Cinnabar Formula: HgS Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Cobaltite Formula: CoAsS Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Gersdorffite Formula: NiAsS Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Reference: Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages.
Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages. |
| ⓘ 'Monazite' Formula: REE(PO4) Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages.
Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Rutile Formula: TiO2 Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) Reference: Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages. |
| ⓘ Scorodite Formula: Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ 'Stibiconite' Formula: Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Stibnite Formula: Sb2S3 Reference: Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages.
Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Tripuhyite Formula: Fe3+Sb5+O4 Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
| ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Reference: Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago). |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
| ⓘ | Cobaltite | 2.EB.25 | CoAsS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Gersdorffite | 2.EB.25 | NiAsS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Stibnite | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Cervantite | 4.DE.30 | Sb3+Sb5+O4 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Rutile | 4.DB.05 | TiO2 |
| ⓘ | 'Stibiconite' | 4.DH.20 | Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) |
| ⓘ | Tripuhyite | 4.DB.05 | Fe3+Sb5+O4 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Scorodite | 8.CD.10 | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Monazite' | - | REE(PO4) |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Stibiconite | Sb3+Sb25+O6(OH) |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Cervantite | Sb3+Sb5+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Stibiconite | Sb3+Sb25+O6(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Tripuhyite | Fe3+Sb5+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| P | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| S | ⓘ Cinnabar | HgS |
| S | ⓘ Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Gersdorffite | NiAsS |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Tripuhyite | Fe3+Sb5+O4 |
| Co | Cobalt | |
| Co | ⓘ Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| Ni | Nickel | |
| Ni | ⓘ Gersdorffite | NiAsS |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| As | ⓘ Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| As | ⓘ Gersdorffite | NiAsS |
| As | ⓘ Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| Zr | Zirconium | |
| Zr | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sb | ⓘ Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| Sb | ⓘ Cervantite | Sb3+Sb5+O4 |
| Sb | ⓘ Stibiconite | Sb3+Sb25+O6(OH) |
| Sb | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Sb | ⓘ Tripuhyite | Fe3+Sb5+O4 |
| W | Tungsten | |
| W | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Hg | Mercury | |
| Hg | ⓘ Cinnabar | HgS |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Otago Witness newspaper (1880) Mining Intelligence, issue 1490, 05 June 1880.
Buchan, W.R. (1882) The Minerals of Otago. (in The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout): Vol.40. Victoria University of Wellington Library, Wellington.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1880) Waipori Mining Notes, Vol. X111, issue 697, 29 December 1880.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1882) A Visit to the Waipori Antimony Mine, Vol. XV, issue 818, 15 February 1882.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1882) The Minerals of Tuapeka County No. 111, Vol. XV, issue 846, 24 May 1882.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1887) Warden's Court. Lawrence. Monday 28th November 1887 (Before W.H. Revell ESQ Warden), Vol. XX, issue 1408, 30 November 1887.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1890) Warden's Court. Lawrence, Vol. XX111, issue 1670, 01 March 1890.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1893) Mining Notes, Vol. XXV, issue 1963, 11 January 1893.
Evening Star newspaper (1906) Mining News, issue 12938, 08 October 1906
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1906) Warden's Court, Vol. XXXV111, issue 5409, 17 October 1906.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1906) Warden's Court, Vol. XXXV111, issue 5417, 14 November 1906.
Otago Witness newspaper (1907) The Mining Industry, issue 2760, 06 February 1907.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1907) Waipori Notes, Vol. XXX1X, issue 5471, 07 September 1907.
Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette newspaper (1907) Mining News, issue 593, 09 October 1907.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1907) Warden's Court, Vol. XXX1X, issue 548, 06 November 1907.
Finlayson, A.M. (1908) The Geology of the Quartz Veins of the Otago Goldfields, Art. XV, Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961, Vol. 41.
Tuapeka Times newspaper (1909) Warden's Court, Vol. XL1, issue 5605, 13 January 1909.
Marshall, P. (1918) The Geology of the Tuapeka District, Central Otago Division. New Zealand Geological Survey, Bulletin No. 19, 79 pages.
Robinson, B. (2018). Structural setting and paragenesis of the mineralised veins in the Waipori goldfield, southeast Otago, New Zealand (Masters thesis, University of Otago).
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