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Geochemistry of Gold: Peering Into Telfer Mine’s Rich Deposits


Telfer, one of the most productive gold mines in Australia, lies in the Great Sandy Desert. Located in Western Australia, Telfer mine operates on Martu Indigenous land, mining gold and silver from sedimentary rocks formed around 600 million years ago. It includes open pits, underground operations,

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