Dalradian Community

05/06/2026

Mining helps build Sustainable Communities 🤝

Modern mining may not be all that common in Co. Tyrone, but the county has a distinguished background in quarrying and small-scale mining. Indeed, many of the county’s major employers provide machinery and equipment for mining and quarrying around the world.

As well as being environmentally responsible, 21st Century mining also brings opportunities to build sustainable communities. Through local partnerships, mining can invest in the physical fabric of our villages and towns – enhancing the sporting, cultural and educational bonds that bring a community together and providing jobs for young people who may otherwise move away.

Mining co-exists well alongside communities, and you don’t have to look far to find an example. Both Tara and Lisheen Mines are excellent examples.

The experience of the people of Navan over the last 40 years has been hugely positive as Tara Mine and the town have grown together. Tourism, agriculture, the environment and the wider community have been able to live in harmony with the mine, while the economic opportunity has allowed other businesses and services to grow.

With an operational life of 17 years, the mine at Lisheen also demonstrates the force for good that mining can be within a community, even after mines close. Those in the villages near the mine were able to see substantial investment in community facilities during the mine’s life, while the site continues to provide employment through the National Bio-economy Research Centre.

Tara and Lisheen demonstrate just what is possible at Curraghinalt and the lasting legacy that the project could bring to Tyrone and the island as a whole.

01/06/2026

Ever wondered what lies beneath our feet?

Catch up with Gareth, our Geology & Exploration Manager, to explore how a childhood in Cornwall, a curiosity for minerals, and an MSc in Mineral Exploration set him on a career that has taken him outdoors, underground, and across the world — eventually leading him here to our Tyrone project.

He shares how geology brings together science, problem-solving and discovery and why responsible exploration is vital to our shared future.

Explore his story below 👇 ⚒️

Dalradian | Day in the life with Exploration and Geology Manager, Gareth Joseph

29/05/2026

Dalradian’s project will create long-term employment opportunities within our local community for decades to come, if planning approval is granted. Our goal is to ensure that the proposed underground copper-gold-silver mine delivers maximum benefit to the area— creating jobs, boosting business for local suppliers, and supporting community development. This is the lasting impact of modern mining.

By focusing on collaboration, environmental stewardship, and economic growth, Dalradian aims to create long-lasting benefits that extend beyond mining operations. Dalradian is working to ensure that its presence helps shape a brighter future for residents and businesses.

To date, we’ve invested over £1.2 million in over 650 community initiatives. Arts groups, environmental groups, healthcare providers, schools, sports teams and social clubs are among the local associations that benefitted from funding. That’s just the beginning. We have committed to further funding in the event of a successful planning outcome—a minimum of £4 million for community projects over the life of the mine.

We have also worked with many business organisations and developed a supply chain of over 500 suppliers across the region in various sectors. Following a positive planning decision, this would expand further and foster growth throughout our community.

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

26/05/2026

Did you know that Electric vehicles (EVs) use up to four times more copper than traditional petrol or diesel cars? This is because copper is essential for powering electric motors, batteries, and charging systems – the core of clean transport.

As the world transitions to greener technology, the demand for copper continues to rise.

Our proposed mine could contribute to this greener future. Over its 20-year lifespan, it will produce around 15,000 tonnes of copper – enough to help manufacture approximately 240,000 EVs.

21/05/2026

Opportunities right under our feet! 🚨 ⛏️

Our proposed underground mine will create 350 well-paid career opportunities right here in Tyrone. Hiring can begin if planning permission is received.

Following an initial £15 million, three-year training program, we anticipate that at least 90% of our workforce will be local people. The training will start during the mine's construction phase and extend into the first year of operations.

Mining might be new to Tyrone, but the skills already here are a great fit. Experience in construction, farming, or trades can easily transfer into a career underground.

To better understand what’s ahead, we’ve updated the careers section of our website with detailed job descriptions and entry requirements for roles such as Long Hole Production Drillers, Miners, Shotcrete Operators, Haul Truck & LHD Operators, Welders and Heavy Duty Mechanics/Mechanic Helpers and more!

Take a look at the full range of future roles at Dalradian.com/future-career — and if something sparks your interest, register your details and we can get in touch when hiring begins.

19/05/2026

From the 1600s to Today: A Golden Journey in the Sperrins

Did you know gold was first reported in the Sperrin Mountains as far back as the 17th century? Early discoveries were made in the Moyola River, just 20 miles east of our project site.

Fast forward to the 1970s, when modern mineral exploration began. By the 1980s, Ennex—the company then leading the project—had drilled over 30,000 metres of core samples (cylinders of rock that reveal where and how much mineral is present). Between 1987 and 1989, they developed 710 metres of underground tunnel, carving their way through the rock with road header drills. These machines weren’t designed for Curraghinalt’s tough rock, making it slow, challenging work - the tunnel is still in use today!

If you look closely, you can still see the difference: the older sections carry grind marks left by the road header’s teeth, while newer areas we blasted during our 2016 test mining phase have smooth walls. We were able to add almost 1 km. of new development, intersecting or following multiple veins and removing mineralized rock for testing. This work verified that proposed mining methods would work well and that the vein locations and grade were as expected, or better.

When Dalradian acquired the project in 2009, the known gold resource stood at 640,000 ounces. Thanks to years of exploration, that figure has grown almost tenfold to 6.1 million ounces of high-grade gold, making this one of the top unmined deposits in the world. Alongside gold, the deposit also contains silver, copper, and other UK critical minerals.

From riverside discoveries in the 1600s to one of today’s leading modern mining projects, the Sperrins hold remarkable opportunities beneath our feet.

15/05/2026

Register your interest in becoming a supplier! 👇 🚨

Over the last 16 years, Dalradian has already worked with over 540 suppliers, and our planned underground copper-gold-silver mine in Tyrone will create a host of new opportunities.

A wide range of suppliers and contractors will be needed, covering everything from hospitality and laboratory services to construction and heavy equipment, security services, cement, PPE supplies, and engineering, among others.

With planned local expenditures of £1 billion over the life of the mine, our project represents one of the largest-ever US investments in Northern Ireland, bringing a substantial boost to the economy.

Contracts for supplies and services will be put in place if planning permission is received. The majority of spending will take place during construction and during operations.

Sign up today ➡️ https://dalradian.com/suppliers

13/05/2026

Did you know silver is a key ingredient in creating clean energy?

Our proposed mine will produce 1.7 million ounces of silver. Silver is a vital element in photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels.

PV cells convert sunlight directly into electricity, powering homes, businesses, and communities with a renewable energy source.

By developing local resources responsibly, we can help meet the growing demand for clean, renewable power while also creating jobs and economic opportunities.

11/05/2026

Dalradian’s proposed gold-silver-copper mine is one of the largest-ever US investments in Northern Ireland.

Over the last 16 years of working in Tyrone, we have advanced our regionally significant project to the final stages of planning.

We aim to become one of the world’s top underground mines utilising the best available technology for modern mining and drawing on Tyrone’s heritage of engineering and manufacturing excellence to drive economic growth and community development in the local area and beyond.

In addition to precious metals, Dalradian has also been actively exploring throughout our licence area for base metals, rare earths and other critical minerals.

Over the anticipated 20+ years our mine will operate, we will extract 15,000 tonnes of copper, 3.5 million ounces of gold and 1.7 million ounces of silver - three important raw materials for modern life, including the transition to net zero.

Take a look at the project in numbers:

08/05/2026

How will Dalradian protect water at the proposed underground mine in Tyrone? 👇

Protecting local water quality is one of our top priorities. Our proposed mine has been carefully designed following extensive independent testing of over 1,000 water samples and detailed environmental modelling. The result is a sustainable water management system that meets — and is designed to exceed — Northern Ireland’s environmental and regulatory standards.

We’ll focus on recycling water to reduce the need for fresh supplies. Any water that comes into contact with the mine will be captured, treated using advanced filtration and reverse osmosis technology, and rigorously monitored before it leaves the site. Our water treatment plant will be one of the best in Northern Ireland. Apart from iron and manganese which occur naturally at elevated levels in local waterways, the water discharged will be cleaner than drinking water.

Dalradian has proposed a Betterment Plan for its land holdings which, together with a very high standard of water treatment, will result in improving water quality in the rivers neighbouring the proposed mine site.

To further strengthen environmental protection, we’ll build four purpose-designed ponds capable of safely handling even extreme weather events. These will collect and store any water that comes in contact with the site and rainfall, with any excess water being treated before release. Unlike traditional dams, these ponds don’t rely on embankments or walls, making the system safer and more secure.