Carrapateena

Carrapateena produces copper concentrate and is one of the largest mining projects in South Australia in the last decade.

Carrapateena at a glance

Located 472 kilometers north-west of Adelaide, South Australia, Carrapateena is part of our Minerals Australia operations. It is located on the traditional land of the Kokatha people.

2005

The mine was opened in 2005.

770Kg

It takes approx. 770kg of met coal to make steel for a mid-sized car.

Ore at Carrapateena is collected from underground mine areas and processed through conventional crushing, grinding and flotation methods.

Copper

Copper is used in everyday household products due to its ability to conduct electricity, and corrosion resistance and antimicrobial properties.

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