Sorowar pit, Simberi Mine, Simberi Island, Tabar Group, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guineai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Sorowar pit | Pit |
| Simberi Mine | Mine |
| Simberi Island | Island |
| Tabar Group | Group of Islands |
| New Ireland Province | Province |
| Papua New Guinea | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
2° 37' 11'' South , 152° 0' 13'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Deposit first discovered:
1920 (approx.)
It is believed that some alluvial gold workings were carried out north of Sorowar in Matanabol Creek circa 1920s.
Mining in the Sorowar deposit commenced in May 2008.
Sorowar is the largest known deposit on Simberi.
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