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    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 ro

    Photo showing #4 head frame nearing completion.

    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

    Photo showing two men drilling a stope at GECO underground. Long Tom Drilling.

    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 #4 headframe half finished. A crane can be seen working at the top.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing a crane being placed onto the top of the #4 head frame.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the, dry for head frame #4 under construction.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the hopper after it has been put into place.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the large hopper being raised into place by a crane.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the large hopper being delivered to the GECO mine on a flat bed train car. It will be set up at the back of the mill.

    Noranda, Manitouwadge, mines, mining, mines - buildings, Ontario

    Newspaper clipping about fire at GECO mine in Manitouwadge, Ontario.

    GECO was a mine located in Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada. It was active in the following commodities : Gold, Copper, Zinc. This mine is now owned by Noranda Inc.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing #4 headframe under construction.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing a large crane being prepared for it's journey to the top of headframe #4, in order to complete construction.

    A close look at a 'scoop tram' used underground at GECO mine.

    Manitouwadge, Ontario, Willroy, mines, mining, mines-buildings

    Closer view of the 1957 fire in the GECO mine headframe.

    Black and white copy of a colour photo showing the GECO powerhouse after the equipment was overhauled and painted.