A state-of-the-art modern underground mine
We’ve spent fourteen years researching how to realise that potential in a way that maximises the benefit for the local community, while minimising the impact on the environment. The result is a modern mine that sets a new standard for the industry.
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Project overview
£750 million
spend in the local supply chain
1,000
jobs in direct & indirect employment
130,000 oz
annual gold production forecast
20+ years
projected mine life
A minimum £4 million
for funding local community groups pending planning approval
Fully-funded
reclamation plan
3.5m ounces of gold
to be extracted during the period covered by the planning application
15,000 tonnes of copper
to be extracted during the period covered by the planning application
850,000 ounces of silver
to be extracted during the period covered by the planning application
PHASE ONE
Exploration
What have we discovered?
The highest standards
Strong Economics
PHASE ONE
Exploration
Dalradian has been working in Tyrone since late 2009, under prospecting licences issued by the Department for Economy. Since then, we've completed 190,000 metres of drilling, resulting in a 10-fold increase in the amount of gold identified, along with the discovery of silver and copper. The deposit remains open at all ends.
What have we discovered?
The highest standards
PHASE TWO
Planning
Northern Ireland's planning system
Our Planning Application
Lend your support
PHASE TWO
Planning
Dalradian's research has informed our planning application. It explains in detail how we will develop the site for the benefit of the local community and the regional economy, and the many systems and safeguards that we will use to protect the environment. You can view the application at the Planning NI website using reference number LA10/2017/1249/F. Alternatively, hard copies are available in our offices, local library & community centre.
Northern Ireland's planning system
Our Planning Application
Dalradian submitted a comprehensive Planning Application to the DfI in November 2017, which was referred to the Planning Appeals Commission in September 2021 for a public local inquiry (PLI).
The inquiry hearing has been scheduled for September 2024. Following the inquiry hearing, the PAC will prepare a report for the Department for Infrastructure to consider in making their final decision.
PHASE THREE
Construction
Modern design features
Employment
Supplier opportunities
PHASE THREE
Construction
Modern design features
The project includes cutting-edge features to protect the environment and boost recovery of gold, copper and silver.
Employment
PHASE FOUR
Operations
An underground mine
Water treatment plant
Processing
PHASE FOUR
Operations
Dalradian’s planners and engineers have thought about the long term at every stage of the project’s design. We intend to maximise the benefits of our project for the local area, while operating in an environmentally responsible manner.
An underground mine
Water treatment plant
Our cutting-edge purification system will continuously monitor the water we release to the environment.
PHASE FIVE
Closure
Dry stack tailings facility
Water treatment
Fully funded. Full responsibility.
PHASE FIVE
Closure
We are committed to leave a positive legacy in Tyrone. That's why the Curraghinalt mine's closure is so important. Features that protect the local environment include:
Dry stack tailings facility
Water treatment
We aim to build a modern mine that draws on Tyrone’s heritage of engineering and manufacturing excellence to drive economic growth and community development in the local area and beyond.
Dalradian’s project must deliver benefits to the economy and
the community, while minimising harm to the environment.
The Environment
Minimising our environmental impact
One of our most important responsibilities is to minimise our impact on the Sperrins’ unique environment.
The Economy
A new industry for Northern Ireland
The economic benefits of the project will extend far beyond the mine.
The Community
Committed to supporting local people
Dalradian’s Community Fund is supporting community groups throughout the local area.
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.
Your letter of support will be sent directly to the Department for Infrastructure. Dalradian will not see your letter, nor any of your details.
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.
Customise a letter of support in two simple steps:
Provide your personal details
This will signal your support to the Department for Infrastructure. You can choose to keep these details private.
Tell the Department for Infrastructure why you support the project
Please tick all the elements you like about the proposed project.
Dalradian will not see your letter, nor any of your details. Your letter of support will be sent directly to the Department for Infrastructure