| LLWERNOG MINE | Ag Pb Zn | LODE | WALES |
Geology:
Silurian Turbidites
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Mineralization:
Geothermal lode deposit. North dipping vein. Average stoping width 1 m.
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Work:
Site reconstructed since 1973 with building complex rebuilt and stopes to adit level refurbished and capped with concrete.
Main shaft was 132m deep (432 ft). Last pumped dry in 1908.
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Results:
Formerly produced Pb/Ag/Zn
Reclaimed as a mining heritage centre in 1973, Currently operated as a mining heritage centre.
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Property Details & Access:
7 acres
Access directly off A.44 Mid Wales Trunk Road
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Detail Location:
Nearest large town/seaport/railhead Aberystwyth.
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Other Comments:
In middle of former silver-lead-zinc mining district which is currently dormant.
Capable of being re-mined commercially.
see site on www.silverminetours.co.uk
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Vendor / Contact:
Peter Lloyd Harvey
Llywernog Mine (Resources) Ltd.
Email: silverrivermine@aol.com
Phone: (044)01970890620
nwales01Submitted 11/11
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