In 1982 register historian Katrina McDougall compiled a report on Mintaro Slate Quarries. At the conclusion of Katrina’s report she stated, “The Mintaro Quarry is the oldest continuously functioning quarry in South Australia and in the opinion of Mr David Young of the Mines and Energy Department, possibly in Australia.” Read more …

We talk with Albert Kraan, a talented stonemason who is engaged in operating Wollombi Sandstone, which has been in operation since 1989. Albert talks about his short and long term plans and his quest to promote the ‘low carbon footprint’ associated with sandstone versus fired clay bricks or concrete modules. Read more …