Peko mine
Peko Mine is a former mine in Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory of Australia.
 The abandoned Peko Mine | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Peko Location in the Northern Territory | |
| Location | Tennant Creek |
| Territory |  Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 19°40′59.9988″S 134°16′59.9988″E |
| Production | |
| Products | gold |
History
Peko Mine was located in 1934 by Joe Zaczinski and Bill Bohning. The deposit is named after Joe's dog who was named Peko. They commenced a small gold mining operations before selling their lease to Schmidt in 1934. There was no activity during World War II.[1]
In 1947 a company Peko Gold Mines No Liability was formed, managed by Mr W MacDonald.[2] The mine began operation in 1949 and was further develop developed during 1951 and 1952.[3] The government battery processed the first ore from Peko on 13 March 1951.[4]
Peko closed in November 1981.
References
- Tuxworth, Hilda (1978). Tennant Creek yesterday and today. Tennant Creek. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- "Peko Mine". For Tennant Creekers. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- Maclean, Joan (1982). How a Town Grows: A short history of Tennant Creek (1 ed.). Professional Services Branch of the Northern Territory Department of Education. ISBN 0724505938.
- "PEKO REPORT". The News. 56 (8, 650). South Australia. 30 April 1951. p. 4. Retrieved 1 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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