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Captains Flat (Lake George) Mine, NSW, Australia
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The Lake George Mine is located at Captains Flat, approximately 50 kilometres south east of Canberra. The mine operated from 1892 until 1962, producing lead, zinc, copper, pyrite, silver and gold.
Current and ongoing issues include seepage of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and heavy metal contaminants spreading from the site, with zinc being the primary contaminant of concern.
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