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Media Types: Images- Geographic Location: Manitouwadge
- Item types: Photographs
- First use of B.Mc.Q. Shovel at GECO mine (1963)
Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the first use of B.Mc.Q. shovel at the GECO mine. Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the first use of B.Mc.Q. shovel at the GECO mine.Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Headframe
B&W photo showing the GECO headframe on fire from a closer angle. B&W photo showing the GECO headframe on fire from a closer angle.Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Under Construction
The possible presence of copper deposits in the Manitouwadge area was first indicated in a report by James Thomson, a field geologist of the Ontario Department of Mines. In late June 1953, Roy Baker and William Davidowich, two part-time prospectors, staked claims that sparked a frenzied staking bee. Eventually more … The possible presence of copper deposits in the Manitouwadge area was first indicated in a report by James Thomson, a field geologist of the Ontario Department of Mines. In late …Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Headframe
B&W photo of GECO headframe with the main office building in front of it. Building under construction to the left is machine shop. B&W photo of GECO headframe with the main office building in front of it. Building under construction to the left is machine shop.Manitouwadge Public Library - Dryer at GECO mine
An underground photo showing an unidentified man cleaning and repairing the Dryer at GECO mine. An underground photo showing an unidentified man cleaning and repairing the Dryer at GECO mine.Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Mill
B&W photo of inside the GECO mill. The first two mills are running - the third in the back is not. B&W photo of inside the GECO mill. The first two mills are running - the third in the back is not.Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Mine Ross Feeder - 1250 feet Underground
Ross Feeder in the underground crushing station on the 1250' underground level of the GECO mine. Ross Feeder in the underground crushing station on the 1250' underground level of the GECO mine.Manitouwadge Public Library - Fire in Headframe (GECO)
Black and white photo the fire in the permanent headframe at GECO Mine : fire could be seen for miles but damage was superficial. Black and white photo the fire in the permanent headframe at GECO Mine : fire could be seen for miles but damage was superficial.Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Mine Underground - Man Driving Ore Train
B&W photo of GECO underground. Unidentified man driving ore train filled with ore. B&W photo of GECO underground. Unidentified man driving ore train filled with ore.Manitouwadge Public Library - Three Prospectors
Roy Barker (2nd from left), Bill Dawd (centre), and Jack Forster (2nd from right), whose claim eventually became GECO. Far right, Minister of Mines - Spooner, far left W.S. Hargraft. Roy Barker (2nd from left), Bill Dawd (centre), and Jack Forster (2nd from right), whose claim eventually became GECO. Far right, Minister of Mines - Spooner, far left W.S. Hargraft.Manitouwadge Public Library - Hoist room at GECO Mine
Colour photo showing Hoist room at GECO mine, in Manitouwadge, Ontario. Colour photo showing Hoist room at GECO mine, in Manitouwadge, Ontario.Manitouwadge Public Library - Willecho Under Construction (Oct 1963)
Photo of Willroy's headframe under construction. Only the metal frame and the hopper are in place at this time. Photo of Willroy's headframe under construction. Only the metal frame and the hopper are in place at this time.Manitouwadge Public Library - Cavo Rubber Tired Mucker
To avoid emitting unnecessary fumes, the mine's muckers and drills are powered by compressed air, which is piped in from a building just beyond the tunnel's portal. The mine locomotives are diesels equipped with exhaust scrubbers. To avoid emitting unnecessary fumes, the mine's muckers and drills are powered by compressed air, which is piped in from a building just beyond the tunnel's portal. The mine locomotives …Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Underground, Rock Drill
Mining of the orebody itself is called 'stoping'. There are a variety of stoping methods depending on the nature and extent of the orebody. All methods involve drilling a pattern of holes into the rock, charging (filling) the holes with explosive, blasting the rock, bogging (digging) it out and transporting … Mining of the orebody itself is called 'stoping'. There are a variety of stoping methods depending on the nature and extent of the orebody. All methods involve drilling a pattern …Manitouwadge Public Library - Underground Mining - Air Drill
Underground mining operations are more complex than opencuts, particularly with respect to access, ground support, ventilation, blasting and haulage. Access from the surface to underground orebodies is either by vertical or inclined shafts, horizontal tunnels (called adits) or downward sloping tunnels (called declines). Underground mining operations are more complex than opencuts, particularly with respect to access, ground support, ventilation, blasting and haulage. Access from the surface to underground orebodies is either by vertical …Manitouwadge Public Library - Drilling Holes for Explosives
Mining of the orebody itself is called 'stoping'. There are a variety of stoping methods depending on the nature and extent of the orebody. All methods involve drilling a pattern of holes into the rock, charging (filling) the holes with explosive, blasting the rock, bogging (digging) it out and transporting … Mining of the orebody itself is called 'stoping'. There are a variety of stoping methods depending on the nature and extent of the orebody. All methods involve drilling a pattern …Manitouwadge Public Library - Head Frame #4 GECO Mine
Photo showing #4 head frame nearing completion. Photo showing #4 head frame nearing completion.Manitouwadge Public Library - Battery Operated Tip Truck
In shallow deposits the oxidised material is often soft enough to be removed by excavators or back-hoes. With increasing depth the rocks are harder and it becomes necessary to drill and blast before excavating. Large tip-trucks carry the ore and waste to the surface stockpiles. B&W photo showing a small … In shallow deposits the oxidised material is often soft enough to be removed by excavators or back-hoes. With increasing depth the rocks are harder and it becomes necessary to drill …Manitouwadge Public Library - GECO Underground Drilling.
Photo showing two men drilling a stope at GECO underground. Long Tom Drilling. Photo showing two men drilling a stope at GECO underground. Long Tom Drilling.Manitouwadge Public Library - Crane Lowered
Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the crane at #4 headframe being lowered back down to the ground. Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the crane at #4 headframe being lowered back down to the ground.Manitouwadge Public Library
