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Kalgoorlie's Raleigh gold mine to close due to damage caused by underground blasting
One of Australia's highest-grade gold mines is set to close because of a "significant seismic response" caused by underground blasting. Key points: The Raleigh gold mine has been operating under various owners since 2002 The mine is well-known for seismic activity and difficult ground conditions The current owners plan to put the mine on care and maintenance from April It is the second major seismic event to hit Western Australia's Raleigh operation in the past six years. The Raleigh underground mine, 25 kilometres north-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, has produced more than 1 million ounces of gold and has enough ... (full story)