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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.

Dalradian issues second Responsible Business Report

Dalradian has published its second Responsible Business report (2020) providing a detailed overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

Mining Critical to Climate Change Targets

One of the ambitions of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) is to achieve global Net Zero by 2050.

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.

Day in the life of Emma, Geology and Exploration Manager

Having worked on mining projects across the world Emma Brosnan understands just how unique Dalradian’s proposed underground mine at Curraghinalt is.

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”.

Dalradian achieves Carbon Neutral Plus status

Working with Carbon Footprint Ltd, a leading sustainability and climate change solutions provider, Dalradian donated 700 broad leafed native species to six primary and one secondary school across Northern Ireland.

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.

A day in the life

In the late 1980s and early 90s I worked for Omagh Minerals at their gold mine in Cavanacaw. I worked on the drilling rigs there but then left to go to a different job. It just goes to show that gold mining has been in and around Tyrone for a while now. 

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.