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Mount Bischoff
Former open cut mine at Mount Bischoff (2006)
Location
Mount Bischoff is located in Tasmania
Mount Bischoff
Mount Bischoff
Location in Tasmania
LocationNorth West region
StateTasmania
CountryAustralia
Coordinates41°25′12″S 145°31′12″E / 41.42000°S 145.52000°E / -41.42000; 145.52000[1]
Production
ProductsTin
History
Active
  • 1870s–1929
  • 1942–1947
  • 2008–present
Owner
Company
  • Privately owned (1871–1929)
  • Government of Australia (1942–1947)
  • Metals X (2008– )
Websitemetalsx.com.au

Mount Bischoff is a mountain and former tin mine in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is situated adjacent to Savage River National Park near the town of Waratah.

  1. ^ "Mount Bischoff (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.

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