| Iin 1546 Georgius Agricola reported about a white metal which is fused to the Rammelsberg lead and silver melter and that you could scrape off. He called this metal "contrefey", because it could imitate gold. Agricola did not recognize that this metal was zinc. He further observed that a similar met ... moreIin 1546 Georgius Agricola reported about a white metal which is fused to the Rammelsberg lead and silver melter and that you could scrape off. He called this metal "contrefey", because it could imitate gold. Agricola did not recognize that this metal was zinc. He further observed that a similar metal, which he named from some unknown reasons "ZINCUM" arose under similar circumstances in Silesia during smelting. |
| From early tunnel construction in the 18th century to its final closure in the 1950s, the Frankenholz Mine in Germany’s Saar region was a key site of coal mining history. With ambitious shaft projects, its own cableway connection to Bexbach, and remarkable geological features – including fossil disc ... moreFrom early tunnel construction in the 18th century to its final closure in the 1950s, the Frankenholz Mine in Germany’s Saar region was a key site of coal mining history. With ambitious shaft projects, its own cableway connection to Bexbach, and remarkable geological features – including fossil discoveries and natural oil seepages – the mine reflects both the rise of industrial progress and the dangers of underground work. Gas explosions, water ingress, and tragic accidents shaped the lives of thousands of miners. Frankenholz remains a compelling reminder of a bygone mining era. |
| Erste Expeditionen in die Barrier Ranges gab es 1844-46. Silbererz wurde auf dem Grundstück der Thackaringa Schafzucht gefunden. Patrick Green gründete die erste Mine "The Pioneer" 1876. 1883 fand Charles Rasp schwarzes Gestein und vermutete Kassiterit; also schickte er Proben zur Analyse. Darin war ... moreErste Expeditionen in die Barrier Ranges gab es 1844-46. Silbererz wurde auf dem Grundstück der Thackaringa Schafzucht gefunden. Patrick Green gründete die erste Mine "The Pioneer" 1876. 1883 fand Charles Rasp schwarzes Gestein und vermutete Kassiterit; also schickte er Proben zur Analyse. Darin waren Silber und Blei, aber nicht genug, um wirtschaftlich zu werden. Die Proben, manganhaltiges Eisenerz, stammten aus der Oxidationszone. Im Laufe des Jahres wurden mehr Proben entnommen, die Broken Hill zu einer großen Entdeckung machten. |