Champion Reefs is one of the main mining areas in the Kolar Gold Fields in India. The area is situated near Andersonpet in Kolar District. It has got in it the deepest mining shaft in Asia. Once again this place is named after a British officer called Champion. The Kolar Gold Fields is spread around 17 square kilometers and goes as down deep as 17,000 feet. The mines have been closed.
Champion reefs was once dominated by anglo indian foremen miners.
Reginald Gregory was the first chief miner who started the mining project at Champion Reefs, headed by taylor & Sons they soon were able to purchase other mines.
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Cornish and Indian miners cutting the top plate, 315 Level, Rodjes Shaft, Mysore Mines, KGF
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- santhosh P kumar
- I am not a person very popular, I am a simple and stright Hearted .I am not a good writer i will try to write something what i can do.I am working in Bangalore,India as Financial Planner. My Home town is Kolar gold Fields,This city is very intresting and has a history of 120 years . I want to write some good informations which i can see and think. I think those who visit my Blog will be satisfied if not please drop your comments so I can improve. with Love santhosh
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Mysore Mine, Kolar Gold Fields looking North West circa 1890.From left: Plummer's, Taylor's, Rowse
Champion Reef Mine, Kolar Gold Fields, Gifferd's shaft 1890
100 Years Old Rodjes Upstair Block Constructed By Britesh at Marikuppam KGF
Champion reef mines at 1910
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Beautiful Five Lights Circle near Oorguam KGF
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Rodjer's shaft at Marikuppam KGF
Tennant's Shaft Champion reef KGF
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This is great info to know.
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