One of the world's largest open-pit mines outside historic Kalgoorlie – video

This superpit outside Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, is one of the world's largest open-pit gold mines. The operator of the mine, Australia's largest gold producer, Newmont Mining, is pushing ahead with new exploration sites to extend the life of the pit, a joint venture with Barrick Gold. Newmont says the work will not encroach on the historic gold rush town