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Dalradian Planning Update: Final Stage in Planning Process – the Public Inquiry – Underway

In 2017, we submitted our planning application to build a modern, polymetallic mine in Tyrone to Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI).

Planning for Sustainability

Oonagh leads our sustainability programme and her priority every year is measuring, reporting on, and obtaining certification for carbon neutrality which we’ve held since 2019. Over the past four years we have reduced overall carbon emissions by 75%.

Dalradian's contribution to the hunt for critical minerals

Dalradian has announced that in addition to gold, silver and copper, the project also contains the UK critical minerals Tellurium, Antimony, Bismuth, Molybdenum and Cobalt.

Critical Minerals - Shaping Our Future

In our rapidly evolving world, where technology and innovation drive progress, there's a hidden force that plays a pivotal role in enabling these advancements: critical minerals.

Dalradian reduces carbon footprint by 75%

Dalradian, the US-owned company developing an environmentally responsible copper-gold-silver mine in west Tyrone, has reduced its total carbon footprint by 75% from its 2019 baseline.

Modern mines put ESG at the forefront

Ben Lepley is a Mining ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Consultant at SLR Consulting who, until recently, was in a similar role at SRK Consulting for about 2 years.

Living beside a mine

Although mining is a new industry for Co. Tyrone, modern mines can be found throughout Europe – including close to home in both Ireland and Britain.

How mining can support a vibrant community

As a company that plans to provide hundreds of jobs locally for decades to come, Dalradian wants to ensure that our local community benefits fully from our proposed underground gold-silver-copper mine.

Mining Critical to Climate Change Targets

Many of the actions needed to achieve global net zero targets by the middle of this century will place a huge demand on mineral raw materials. Achieving these targets just won’t be possible without the mining sector and the essential minerals it provides.

Dalradian Issues Third Responsible Business Report

Dalradian has published its third Responsible Business Report (2021) providing an overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance activities and performance.

Mining project reveals depth of American bonds with Northern Ireland

Did you know that America is one of our leading sources of foreign direct investment? In the last decade, US firms have invested £1.5bn in Northern Irish companies, helping to create c.13,000 jobs. American investment has also given a boost to Dalradian.

Unlocking the secrets of what lies beneath us

Paddy has been working for Dalradian for six years as a geological technician, but this isn’t the first time he has worked at a mining project in Tyrone.

How our intern programme is helping students step onto the career ladder

So far over 30 students have benefitted from our Intern programme. Almost 8% of our employees started their career with us as an intern, and Courtney is one of them. She works for Dalradian full time as part of our environmental team.

Enhancing Tyrone's Biodiversity

As part of our planning application, we have conducted extensive ecological impact assessments which provide detailed information about local animal populations and their habitats. Our proposed mine site has been designed to increase biodiversity.

We struck Gold

We first obtained the standard Investors in People (IIP) award in 2019. Three years on we are delighted to have advanced to the gold standard accreditation, recognising the continuous commitment to our people.

What can we learn from Sweden’s experience of modern mining?

Dalradian is proposing an environmentally responsible project with major economic and community benefits for Tyrone. In Sweden, a similar approach has already proved successful.

How does a mine work?

One of the most popular questions for our Community Relations team is ‘How does a mine work?

Dalradian granted prospecting licences

Dalradian has welcomed a decision by the Department for the Economy (DfE) to renew two prospecting licences which the company previously held in County Tyrone. Known as DG1 and DG2, the licences cover an area to the east and north-east of Omagh.

Updating Perceptions of Mining

Having spent the last 12-years working as a geologist on exploration and mining projects across Europe, Africa and Asia, Ben Lepley felt like he needed a change.

Sustainable communities benefit from modern mining

Although modern mining may seem like a new industry for Co. Tyrone, the county has a distinguished background in quarrying and small-scale mining.

Dalradian Welcomes Major Step Forward In Planning Process

Dalradian has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Infrastructure, Nichola Mallon, to refer its application for an environmentally responsible underground gold-silver-copper mine to a public local inquiry.

Well paid, quality livelihoods for a new generation

When Angela Coney joined Dalradian in early 2011 as an administrator she became one of the company’s first employees. In the past decade, Angela’s role has evolved and, thanks to the training and upskilling she’s received.

A passion for the environment has opened new opportunities

Having grown up and lived in the Sperrins her whole life, Oonagh McKenna is passionate about the area and creating a positive legacy for future generations.

Mining career change brings new opportunities

When Dominic Coyle started his career in the construction sector 30-years ago he had no idea that one day he would be helping lay the groundwork for an underground gold-copper-silver mine in Tyrone.

Dalradian community support tops £1 million

Support from Dalradian for charities and community organisations in Tyrone and Fermanagh has passed the landmark £1 million figure.

Review finds underground mine will bring substantial economic and social benefits

An independent review into Dalradian’s proposed underground gold-silver-copper mine in West Tyrone, carried out by professional services firm EY and published today, has found that the mine will provide a “significant and timely stimulus”.

Modern Mining offers job opportunities for all

When Nicola Nixon left school in 1999 to pursue a career in mining, her choice wasn’t viewed as a normal route for a young woman to follow. At that time the industry was considered to be male dominated and not generally suitable for an 18-year old female.

Mining - a hi-tech sector focused on continuous improvement

Historically, mining jobs were only for the physically fit who could work underground. Not anymore. Today, IT skills are highly sought after because virtually every aspect of mining can be digitised, controlled or monitored remotely.

The Project

Dalradian is planning to create a new industry and hundreds of jobs in Tyrone by developing one of the world’s top gold deposits. Each step in that plan is built on a respect for people and the environment.