Mary Kathleen mine.

The uranium mine was opened in 1950's to fill a contract to British nuclear energy. After fulfilling that contract a year early there were no more orders so it went into caretaker mode. Later it was again opened when further contracts were gained.

Almost all the deposit was mined and the mine was then permanently closed. The pit with deep blue water remains. The water is contaminated and now seeping out into the environment. This problem is not solved at this time.

Nearby the ghost town of Mary Kathleen is concrete slabs and bitumen streets. All the buildings were sold at Austin and are still in use in Cloncurry or Mt Isa.Read more