Drilling Down in Queensland's Copper Gold Hotbed The recent news that Gold Fields has begun drilling at Great Southern Mining's Mt Dillon copper gold target in north Queensland is a significant development.
On closer examination, it reveals a complex interplay of geological, economic, and environmental factors. The region around Mt Dillon has a history of major copper gold discoveries.
The nearby Ravenswood mine, which has produced over 10 million ounces of gold, is one of the most significant in Australia's history.