Quarry · South Australia

Glenshera Sand Mine

Operating Silica sand

Glenshera Sand Mine is an operating silica sand quarry in Lanacoona Road, Mount Compass, South Australia, Australia. It is recorded at approximately -35.348, 138.585, 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 Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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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Common questions

Is Glenshera Sand Mine still operating?

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

What does Glenshera Sand Mine produce?

The recorded commodities are Silica sand.

Where is Glenshera Sand Mine?

In Lanacoona Road, Mount Compass, South Australia, at approximately -35.348, 138.585.

Who operates Glenshera Sand Mine?

The recorded operator is Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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StatusOperating
TypeQuarry
CommoditiesSilica sand
StateSouth Australia
LocalityLanacoona Road, Mount Compass
Coordinates-35.3479, 138.5845
OperatorHolcim (Australia) Pty Ltd
Websitewww.holcim.com.au
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