Limestone Quarry Hopetoun Shire of Ravensthorpe 63 Ha (155 Ac)

A huge resource estimated in the millions of tonnes (STS) of agricultural limestone with secondary products of aeolian yellow sand and gravel.
The mine hasn't been in operation for a number of years.
This limestone is not typical of coastal Tamala Limestone but is more calcified, contains large rounded pisolitic structures, brecciated and re-cemented structures indicative of lithified soil materials, contained and overlying laterite gravels and high calcium carbonate content.
The colour is light pink brown with variations due to iron oxide content.
The limestone extends down to an elevation of about 38 metres AHD.
Limestone has approximately 22% calcium carbonate content compared to a typical limestone of 10%-20%. Magnesium 4.2%
Six hours to west coast (Bunbury), 2 hours to Esperance.
Hopetoun has breath-taking, pristine white beaches and the unspoilt wilderness of the Fitzgerald River National Park.