Rum Jungle, Northern Territory
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Rum Jungle is a locality in the Northern Territory of Australia located about 105 kilometres south of Darwin on the East Branch of the Finniss River. It is the site of a uranium deposit, found in 1949, which has been mined.[2]
Quick Facts Rum Jungle Northern Territory, Coordinates ...
Rum Jungle Northern Territory | |
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Coordinates | 12°59′39.8″S 131°01′22.7″E |
Population | 84 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 0845 |
LGA(s) | Coomalie Shire |
Territory electorate(s) | Daly |
Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
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Quick Facts Location, Territory ...
Location | |
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Location | Batchelor |
Territory | Northern Territory |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | 12°59′S 131°01′E |
Production | |
Products | Uranium |
History | |
Discovered | 1949 |
Opened | 1950 |
Closed | 1971 |
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The area derives its name from an incident when a thief stole 750 ounces of gold from miners after getting them drunk with rum.[3]