How Dalradian will
boost the economy
Dalradian’s project will create a new industry for Northern Ireland, generate some 1000 jobs and inject £750 million into the local supply chain. It will also contribute to the UK's push for the supply of raw materials vital to green growth.
"A gold mine in Tyrone is a great fit for the skills, know-how and experience that already exists here."
Gordon Best, Regional Director, Mineral Products Association Northern Ireland
The economic benefits
A new industry
for Northern Ireland
2.4% reduction
in Northern Ireland’s trade deficit
£750 million
spend in the local supply chain
90% of new jobs
are expected to go to local people, based on the experience of other mines
£15 million
training programme over 3 years
£40,000
average salary
Opportunities for all kinds of skill sets
£40,000 average salary
£15 million investment in training over three years
Summer programme for student interns
EMPLOYMENT
How Dalradian will create hundreds of jobs in Tyrone
The mine will offer new careers for hundreds of people, in the local district and throughout Tyrone. Around two hundred local people have already worked with us, and we will be looking for more.
We will need mechanics, lorry drivers, IT specialists, geologists, engineers, administrators, health and safety monitors and environmental managers. People with farming and construction experience are well-suited to mining jobs. We are creating specialised training programmes to help local people skill up. These programmes combine on-the-job training and courses at local colleges. A job at Dalradian is the beginning of a new career.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The £750 million dividend
We're spending more than £750 million to build and operate the mine. That means a host of supplier opportunities across Northern Ireland – West Tyrone in particular.
Dalradian has been working with fifty small businesses from the villages closest to the project, and another 450 suppliers from across Northern Ireland, for the past thirteen years. This existing network includes hardware stores, construction companies, hauliers, accommodation suppliers, mechanic workshops and graphic design studios.
NORTHERN IRELAND
A new industry for Northern Ireland
Dalradian's project enjoys relatively low construction costs and overheads, which means it is well-placed to withstand the cycles of commodity prices. It will provide jobs and work for suppliers over the long term.
Our proposed gold-silver-copper mine is one of the largest ever US investments in Northern Ireland. In addition to precious metals, we have also been actively exploring throughout our licence area for base metals, rare earths and other critical minerals - those considered essential to the clean energy transition.
Over its life, the mine will yield almost £100 million in taxes for Northern Ireland and reduce the country's trade deficit by 2.4%. It will be unaffected by Brexit. It's hard to move a factory, but it's impossible to move a mine.
Your support matters
Support our plans to create jobs, strengthen the local community and respect the environment. The Department for Infrastructure will take your views into account. Help make our plans a reality.
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Great things can happen with your support
Support our plans to create jobs, strengthen the local community and respect the environment. The Department for Infrastructure will take your views into account. Help make our plans a reality.
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