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29/10/2026

The Curraghinalt Project is more than a mine. If approved, it would represent an investment and economic opportunity on a scale rarely seen in Northern Ireland.

£500 million of capital investment – almost 400X the average inward investment attracted by Invest NI and around 15X the average capital investment supported by the UK Department for Business and Trade.

350 direct jobs – around 30X the average number of jobs created by an Invest NI-supported inward investment and 5X the average for a DBT-supported FDI project.

Corporation Tax from the project could be broadly comparable to that of FTSE 100 companies, making it potentially one of the highest Corporation Tax contributors in Northern Ireland and the UK.

Since we submitted our planning application in 2017, the economic landscape has changed. Northern Ireland faces continued pressure on its public finances, while the need for investment, high-value employment and sustainable economic growth has never been greater.

Curraghinalt could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in Northern Ireland’s future - supporting local businesses and supply chains, creating high-value careers and generating long-term tax revenues.

Learn more about the project: https://dalradian.com/the-curraghinalt-project

A state-of-the-art modern underground mine

27/10/2026

How would water be treated at the proposed Curraghinalt Project?

Water management is one of the most important parts of any modern mining project. That’s why our proposed mine has been designed with a Best Available Technique (BAT) approach to water treatment – using proven technology to ensure water leaving the site is clean and safe.

So, how does it work?

Collect - Any water that comes into contact with mining activities would be collected in specially designed ponds and sent for treatment.

Remove solids - The water would first go through settling and filtration to remove larger particles such as soil, plant material and small pieces of rock.

Ultrafiltration -The water would then pass through finer filters to remove smaller impurities.

Reverse osmosis - Next, the water would pass through specialist membranes that act as an extremely fine filter. This process removes dissolved minerals and metals, producing very clean water. Reverse osmosis is also used in advanced drinking water systems around the world, including desalination plants that turn seawater into drinking water.

Release only when it meets the required standard - The treated water would only be released when it meets strict water quality requirements set through a discharge consent.

The treated water would enter the Pollanroe Burn, then flow into the Owenreagh River, the Owenkillew River and eventually the River Foyle.

The system is designed to operate even during periods of low river flow. The amount of treated water released would be very small – less than 1% of the average annual flow in the Owenreagh and less than 0.4% in the Owenkillew.

Water protection is a key part of the design of the proposed modern underground mine.

23/10/2026

One of the largest-ever US investments in Northern Ireland

For more than 16 years, Dalradian has been working in West Tyrone to advance the Curraghinalt Project through geological, engineering and environmental studies and on to the planning stage. We are nearing the end of the planning process, with the public local inquiry scheduled to complete on 12th November.

Our proposed gold, silver and copper mine aims to be a modern underground mine, using the best available technology and building on Tyrone’s strong heritage of engineering and manufacturing.

If approved, the project has the potential to support economic growth, create jobs and contribute to community development across West Tyrone and beyond.

Our 2025 Responsible Business Report provides an overview of our business, strategy and performance, including our approach to environmental, social and governance issues. It also includes key metrics and case studies demonstrating our long-term approach to responsible modern mining.

Read the full report:
https://assets.dalradian.com/pdf/Dalradian_2025_Responsible_Business_Report.pdf

21/10/2026

Did you know the Curraghinalt deposit contains tellurium that could meet the UK’s needs for the next 20 years?

Tellurium is a critical mineral used in technologies including solar panels, semiconductors and thermoelectric devices. The UK industries that rely on tellurium have a combined value of more than £14 billion annually to the UK economy.

Research by the UK and Northern Ireland governments has highlighted Northern Ireland’s potential to become an important source of critical minerals. These are raw materials that are essential for economic and technological development but can be vulnerable to supply disruptions.

The Curraghinalt deposit contains small quantities of several UK critical minerals, including tellurium, antimony, bismuth, molybdenum and cobalt, alongside its primary gold, silver and copper resources.

These critical minerals are typically recovered as by-products when processing ore for other metals. In fact, there are currently no dedicated tellurium mines anywhere in the world.

The Curraghinalt Project could play a role in supporting more secure supplies of critical minerals, helping to met goals set out in the UK's critical mineral strategy.

19/10/2026

Building skills and creating opportunities for local people

At Dalradian, we support STEM education as skills in science, technology, engineering and maths can open doors to careers across a wide range of industries.

Through our partnership with a local college, we have supported 32 student bursaries to date, helping local students overcome financial barriers and develop valuable, transferable skills. We have also provided internship opportunities to 35 students, some of whom have went on to become full-time employees.

If planning permission is granted, the Curraghinalt Project will create hundreds of career opportunities, extending far beyond traditional mining roles. From engineering and environmental management to health and safety, geology, IT, finance and apprenticeships, there will be opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and interests.

We understand that not everyone will arrive with all the required skills on day one. That’s why future roles will be supported by a £15 million training package over the first three years of construction and operations to help maximise local employment and ensure people have the skills and support they need to access these opportunities.

By working with local colleges, training providers and education partners, we want to build skills locally, address skills shortages and create clear pathways from education into employment.

Our aim is simple: to help ensure the opportunities created by the project can be accessed by local people, with skills that continue to benefit the region long into the future.

Register your interest in future careers here: https://dalradian.com/future-career/

17/10/2026

Since 2011, our environmental team and specialist consultants have been out walking the fields and climbing the hills of Tyrone in all kinds of weather, gathering detailed information about the area around our Curraghinalt Project.

This work helps us understand the environment today and provides a baseline against which any future changes can be measured.

Our monitoring covers a wide range of areas, including:

💧 Water – rivers, streams and groundwater, with extensive testing for elements that could affect water quality.

🌬️ Air – monitoring dust and metal deposition.

🔊 Noise and radon – regular monitoring at relevant locations.

🦅 Ecology – detailed surveys of aquatic life, birds, mammals, reptiles and peatland.

Recently, updated ecological surveys were completed of the Owenkillew and Owenreagh rivers and surrounding waterways, as well as surveys of fish and eel populations, birds, mammals, reptiles and peat.

There are currently around 100 environmental sampling locations supporting our baseline studies.

This long-term monitoring gives us a detailed understanding of the environment and allows changes to be identified and measured during construction and future operations.

The Curraghinalt Project has been designed to be protective of the environment, with environmental monitoring continuing throughout the life of the project.

Learn more: https://dalradian.com/environment/

13/10/2026

The Irish Minerals Fund is backed by a €30 million investment from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Ireland’s sovereign development fund. It invests in high-quality, responsible mining and metals projects across Ireland, supporting economic growth and employment.

In the first quarter of 2026, €19.425 million was invested in two Irish mining projects – Minco’s zinc-lead-copper-silver Rapla Project in County Laois and Shanoon’s zinc-lead-silver Galmoy Mine in Kilkenny. Rapla is at the exploration stage, while Galmoy is permitted and under construction.

This investment recognises the importance of domestic mineral supply. Minerals are essential to manufacturing, infrastructure, technology and the energy transition. Developing resources closer to home can help strengthen supply chains, support skilled jobs and build economic resilience.

Northern Ireland also has the potential to contribute to domestic mineral supply. Our Curraghinalt Project in West Tyrone could produce gold, copper and silver, while supporting local jobs, businesses and communities.

As demand for minerals grows, responsibly developing our own resources could play an important role in supporting Northern Ireland’s future.

07/10/2026

Our proposed underground mine in West Tyrone could produce around 3.5 million ounces of gold.

But what does that amount of gold mean in practical terms?

Gold is an essential mineral used in many of the technologies and products people rely on every day, including electronics, communications and other advanced technologies.

By visualising what the resources at our Curraghinalt project could contribute to everyday life, we can make the value of these minerals more tangible.

Minerals are essential to modern life — and responsible production can help support the technologies, infrastructure and innovation that will shape our future.

01/10/2026

Since we submitted our planning application in 2017, the economic landscape has changed. Commodity prices have increased, public finances are under pressure, and the need for investment, skilled jobs and long-term economic growth has never been greater.

If planning is approved, our proposed underground multi-metal mine in Tyrone could deliver:

£500 million investment — one of the largest American foreign direct investments ever made in Northern Ireland.

1,000 jobs across the wider economy, including direct roles at the mine with an average salary of £45,000 — higher than the averages for Fermanagh & Omagh (68% higher), Northern Ireland (56% higher), and the UK (42% higher).

£15 million investment in skills and training over three years to help local people develop the expertise needed for these long-term careers.

An estimated £1 billion local supply chain, supporting businesses and employment far beyond the mine itself.

Approximately £2.3 billion in estimated lifetime tax contributions — a significant potential contribution to the UK Treasury.

Dalradian does not determine how tax revenues are spent. However, a contribution of this scale could represent a significant boost to public finances at a time when investment in infrastructure and public services is under increasing pressure.

From skilled jobs and local business opportunities to long-term tax revenues, the Curraghinalt Project represents an opportunity to deliver lasting economic benefits for Tyrone and Northern Ireland.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJQMahRd

29/09/2026

In 2025, government-backed investment of more than £63 million supported critical mineral projects in Cornwall, From lithium to tin, these projects are being recognised for the role they can play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and reducing reliance on imported minerals.

Speaking after the Council’s investment in South Crofty through its “Good Growth Programme” in June 2025, Cllr Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Investment, commented:

“South Crofty is a big priority for us. Not only are they supporting high-quality well-paid jobs in the area, they are also helping the security of the whole UK by strengthening the domestic supply of essential minerals. I am proud to support this next step towards bringing tin mining back to Cornwall.”

Our proposed mine in Tyrone also has the potential to support skilled, long-term employment, strengthen UK supply chains and contribute to the minerals needed for the technologies of the future.