Tin Mining
Tin Mining . Undated postcard of the Anchor tin mine (Tasmaniana Library, SLT) Tin has been mined continuously in Tasmania for the past 130 years. James 'Philosopher' Smith made the initial discovery at Mount Bischoff in 1871. While this was considered the island's richest tin mine, north-east Tasmania was recognised as the 'Tin Province', encompassing scores of small to medium mines.