Web — wa’s long history of gold mining dates back to the 1880s, with the first gold rush sparked by the discovery of the ‘golden mile’ at kalgoorlie in the 1890s, believed to be the richest square mile of gold reserves in the world. Gold was discovered at kalgoorlie in 1893, sparking australia's biggest gold rush. The golden mile has produced more than 60 million ounces, according to its modern owners. Researcher claims records show production was misquoted by about 10 per cent in the early years. A rich historical tale. It’s a place of discovery that put this part of western australia on the map as many prospectors made the pilgrimage there to make their fortune. Web — once described as the richest square mile on earth, the golden mile has been continually mined since its discovery in the 1890s rush with more than 60 million ounces produced. Web — the term golden mile became popular around 1899 and was originally used to describe the mines on the ivanhoe, great boulder, golden horseshoe, chaffers, hannan's star and boulder main reef leases. Web — this historic town, affectionately nicknamed the “golden mile,” boasts a rich past intricately woven with tales of discovery, fortune, and the relentless pursuit of gold. But how did this dusty outpost transform into a global mining powerhouse? Web — it’s safe to say that the “gold coast” has a long and storied history for new yorkers, but what isn’t spoken about as often is the fact that the area’s geological past runs much deeper and is just as interesting. Webfrom its discovery in 1893 to the formation of kalgoorlie consolidates gold mines in march 1989, the golden mile produced 40,030,343 ounces of gold, and was australia’s foremost producer of the precious metal. From the start, the best paying reefs in the golden mile were underground. Webthe 1893 gold rush resulted in the discovery of the golden mile and by 1903, there were 49 operating mines, 100 headframes and more than 3,000 kilometres of underground workings on the golden mile.