Mine · South Australia

Myrtle Springs

Operating Magnesite

Myrtle Springs is an operating magnesite mine in 25 km NW of Leigh Creek, South Australia, Australia. It is recorded at approximately -30.417, 138.226, and appears in this directory's consolidated register of Australian mines and quarries, built from government geological-survey data.

The site is recorded as operating. Status reflects the most recent government dataset this directory ingested; operations can change between dataset releases.

Additional recorded details — the recorded operator is MS Minerals Pty Limited; published resource summary: 10 Mt at 42.9% Mg.

South Australia's geology and operations are documented in depth by the Geological Survey of South Australia; the sources for this page are listed below.

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Is Myrtle Springs still operating?

Myrtle Springs is recorded as "Operating" in the most recent government dataset this directory ingested. Statuses can change between dataset releases.

What does Myrtle Springs produce?

The recorded commodities are Magnesite.

Where is Myrtle Springs?

In 25 km NW of Leigh Creek, South Australia, at approximately -30.417, 138.226.

Who operates Myrtle Springs?

The recorded operator is MS Minerals Pty Limited.

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StatusOperating
TypeMine
CommoditiesMagnesite
StateSouth Australia
Locality25 km NW of Leigh Creek
Coordinates-30.4169, 138.2258
OperatorMS Minerals Pty Limited
MapOpen location ↗