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Copper from
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK


Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Copper
Formula:Cu
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Copper data
Locality Data:Click here to view Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:4318
Long-form Identifier:1:3:4318:2
GUID (UUID V4):02612564-b67e-4844-9534-2bc84e84806e
Nearest other occurrences of Copper
0.5km (0.3 miles) Cook's Kitchen Mine, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK
0.9km (0.5 miles) Tincroft Mine, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK
1.2km (0.7 miles) Great Condurrow Mine, Beacon, Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK
1.3km (0.8 miles) Wheal Fanny, Tregajorran, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK
1.5km (0.9 miles) King Edward Mine, South Condurrow Mine, Grenville United Mines, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK
1.7km (1.0 miles) East Pool Mine, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK
1.7km (1.1 miles) Carn Brea Mine, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK
1.9km (1.2 miles) Wheal Grenville, Grenville United Mines, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK
2.0km (1.3 miles) South Tolcarne Mine, Beacon, Camborne, Cornwall, England, UK
2.4km (1.5 miles) Wheal Druid, Carn Brea Mine, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK
References
Reference Search (possible matching items)
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
MINERALISATION IN G.K. ROLLINSON 1, N. LE BOUTILLIER CORNWALL – A AND NEW DISCOVERY AT PORTHTOWAN R. SELLY...mineralisation in Cornwall – A new discovery at Porthtowan. Geoscience in South-West England, 14, 176–187...Although cobalt mineralisation has been noted in Cornwall and Devon in the mining literature, there are...cobalt mineralisation discovered at Porthtowan, Cornwall, in the vicinity of old workings which are part...in Cornwall. 1 Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10
Book
Endsleigh House 50 Daniell Road Truro, Cornwall TR1 2DA England Printed in Great Britain by Short Run...that he knew of no place on earth that surpassed Cornwall in the number and variety of its minerals. Hogg's...is subtitled 'in wich [sic] is shown how much Cornwall contributes to the illustration of the science'...later by Collins' A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon' (1871; 1892 with addenda, the latter...mention Purser's 'Minerals and locations in S.W. England' (1974). The work was never published, although
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history of industry and technology in the county of Cornwall. Members receive the annual Journal of the Society...Museum, Camborne, Cornwal I. .. DOLCOATH: QUEEN OF CORNISH MINES 101YON RALPH DOLCOATH: QUEEN OF...Penzance, Cornwall Contents Introduction Chapter 1 THE BEGININGS TO 1790 Chapter 2 COST BOOK MINE: THE...THE FIRST PERIOD (1799-1846) Chapter 3 COST BOOK MINE: THE SECOND PERIOD (1846-1895) Chapter 4 LIMITED LIABILITY:...LIABILITY: 1895 to 1921 6 9 27 50 75 Chapter 5 NEW DOLCOATH: THE ATTEMPTED REVIVAL 104 11lustratlons 17-20
Book
OSEP 1995 ‘ (f338 ee ad Fisar » CBS 263 CORNWALL COUNTY ais COUNTY HALL TRURO PLEASE RETURN...House, Church Street, Princes Risborough, § HPI7 GAS, UK Aylesbury, J p Bucks Set in 9 point Times roman...St Just, Cornwall. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am indebted to the following colleagues at the Camborne School of...Mr R. Penhallurick of the Royal Institution of Cornwall for his assistance. Special thanks are due to...left), 29; J. C. Burrows (Royal Institution of Cornwall) 13 (lower), 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 (upper);
Book
A HISTORY OF COPPER MINING CORNWALL AND IN | DEVON D. B. BARTON on |» Se Fai 4 H} r) Cavodent...DISTRICT 12 0@T45 6037 A HISTORY OF COPPER MINING IN CORNWALL AND DEVON Nac . A aes dex “8 ob ea...sigh ee Ja Teal Ps IOuROYE | (One COPPER MINING IN CORNWALL AND DEVON Deb ab Ak ON De BRAD RO RAD...GARDEN MINE: FOWEY CONSOLS: SECTION, 1778 SURFACE PLAN, 1839 CORNWALL AND SOUTH-WEST DOLCOATH MINEIN...SWANSEA . 82 84-85 : . 64 8I : THE PRINCIPAL COPPER 59 63 . : AERIAL VIEW . 29 DEVON, MAP.
Book (volume)
Oyllansow Truran, Trewolsta, Trewi rg ie, Redruth, Cornwall ISBN 0907566 83 9 Pr inted in Great Britain by...by A. Wheaton & Co Ltd. Exeter \ MINES IN CORNWALL Callrr'IG}tone • ltskeard MAPJ Volume 2 Sr Austell... mi le 6 Introduction T has been said that a mine is a hole in the ground w~th a Cornishman at the...spanning a period of over a hundred years. Mining in Cornwall goes back to between 1,000 and 2,000BC, and exploration...attempts to raise copper ore in the St Just, St Ives and Perranzabuloe areas. Mining for copper began on a large
Other Paper
The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site Appendices to the World Heritage Site...Site Management Plan 2013-2018 The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site Appendices... The Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage...and recording events within the Site 8.6 The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage...and research commissioned or co-funded by the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage
Book (edition)
See Photography by Peter Stanier and oe Levant Mine, St Just. The small engine house on the left houses...The history of metal mining in Cornwall is a long one, and tin, copper, iron, lead and other minerals...known from prehistoric times, and it is likely that copper was also worked at an early date. Tin was important...south- west corner of Britain a world leader. Copper mining was then far more important than tin, and...typical view of Cornish i mining. Marke Valley Mine. P.S. innovations in machinery, particularly the
Book (edition)
from a mine or group of mines. Adventurer: Traditional name for a shareholder in a Cornish mine. Bal:...used for female mine surface worker engaged in copper and tin dressing. Barrow Road: A mine tunnel which...surface by means of trench-like excavations. Burrow: Mine waste tips at surface. Deads: Also called attle:...transfer shares without consent of the rest. Kibble: A mine bucket used for hoisting ore and waste rock to surface...2002 by Tor Mark, United Downs Ind Est, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 SHY Reprinted 2008 © 2002 Tor Mark ISBN 978
Report (chapter)
based model of rebound in South Crofty tin mine, Cornwall R U S S E L L A D A M S & PAUL L. Y O U N G...NE1 7RU, UK (e-mail:r.adams@ncl.ac.uk) Abstract: The recent closure of the South Crofty tin mine, the last...last working mine of this type in Europe, has raised questions over possible environmental consequences...operation, the mine was dewatered by a series of pumps located at different levels in the mine. Older workings...bad experiences at the nearby Wheal Jane tin mine, the UK Environment Agency were concerned about the
Book (edition)
INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY of metal mining in Cornwall is a long one, and copper, iron, lead, tin and other minerals...mined over the centuries. Today, only one large tin mine is at work, but the winning of tin is known from...from prehistoric times, and it is likely that copper was also worked at an early date. Tin was important...far south-west corner of Britain a world leader. Copper mining was then far more important than tin, and...CORNWALL'S MINING HERITAGE Tin was smelted in Cornwall, but the copper ore was shipped to smelters in South Wales
Book
A HISTORY OF COPPER MINING IN CORNWALL AND DEVON D. B. BARTON -'= -- ---- -=------- - ----·-----·~...PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT A HISTORY OF COPPER MINING IN CORNWALL AND DEVON GALEfJA PUBLIC LIBft~RY GALENA...t~~f\ ~ vJQ,ed_ WI-~: I A HISTORY OF COPPER MINING IN CORNWALL AND DEVON D. B. BARTON D. BRADFORD BARTON...GARDEN MINE: SECTION, I FOWEY CONSOLS: SURFACE PLAN, CORNWALL AND SOUTH-WEST DEVON, MAP DOLCOATH MINE...DOWNS, AERIAL VIEW THE PRINCIPAL COPPER MINING DISTRICT OF CORNWALL • • • • SOUTH CARADON, THE REMAINS
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
and other aspects of geoscience in South-West England and geologically related areas. 2. To hold an...Conference at various places within south-West England where those engaged or interested in this research...other papers relating to geoscience in South-West England. 4. To organise field excursions. 5. To encourage...anyone with an interest in geoscience in South-West England on written application to the Secretary and payment...sequence supports a pattern seen elsewhere in the UK; namely that the ‘submerged forests’ and coastal
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
    Indium mineralisation in SW England: Host parageneses and mineralogical relations Jens... Shail, Robin K., Indium mineralisation in SW England: Host parageneses and mineralogical relations,...Ore Geology Reviews Indium mineralisation in SW England: host parageneses AC CE P TE D and mineralogical...Stickland, Gavyn K. Rollinson and Robin K. Shail Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, Penryn...Cornubian batholith, SW England 1 ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT ABSTRACT The SW England ore region contains significant
Book (edition)
THE MINES OF CORNWALL AND DEVON. STATISTICS AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE MINES OF CORNWALL AND DEVON, ILLUSTRATED...my Statistics and Observations on the Mines of Cornwall and Devon have been received, I am induced to...an account of the condition, and prospects of the mine to which the reader's attention is at the time directed...data, furnished from each mine, and shew the quantity of black tin, copper, and lead ore, raised in...lead yielded, and silver extracted, in each lead mine. 301591 vi PREFACE. With the hope that my present
Book (volume)
Hodge, Bosulval Farmhouse, Newmill, Penzance, Cornwall. ©T. A. Morrison, 1983_ No pan of 1hi~publica1ion...34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40; Royal lns1i1u1ionof Cornwall, Pla1es 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 26, 27, 28, 30... Ives, Cornwall. Origination and printing by Dowrick Design & Print Lid., S1. Ives, Cornwall. CONTENTS...I. Camborne Town 1. Dolcoath 2. Stray Park 3. Camborne Vean 4. Camborne Consols 5. Carn Camborne 6....89 96 101 110 Srclion 2. Barripper 8. North Dolcoath 9. Wheal Nelson 10. 'West Tolcarne 11. Trevoole
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
196 EXCURSION TO CORNWALL. MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH, TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 1887. Directors: THE PRESIDENT;...Secretary to the Mining Association and Institute of Cornwall; and A. K. BARNETT, F.G.S., of Penzunce. (Report...which a visit of tIle Association to the West of England had been extended beyond the TaIllar, an unusual1y...August 6th, and these had not struck far into Cornwall before an interesting rock presented itself for...the party assembled at the Royal Institution of Cornwall, ill Pydar Street, Truro. Here they were cordially
Book
Bougainville copper mine, AND M1 4 td oe 3 om. Papua New Guinea — the fourth largest copper mine in the...the world. COPEER COPPER MINING R. Shire L. Atkinson Publications Ltd CONTENTS First Copyright...History batiaes cme tetestadaeeenteevesee 10 Copper mining in Britain ..... bien fe Oe Mining, processing... Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks HPI7 9AJ, UK. Set in 9 point Times roman and printed in Great...am indebted to my friends and colleagues at the Camborne School of Mines for their help in the preparation
Book (edition)
STATISTICS OF , AND OBSERVATIONS UPON THE MINES OF CORNWALL AND DEVON . ILLUSTRATED BY MAPS AND GROUND PLANS...Statistics of, and Observations on the Mines of Cornwall, published by me in 1859, have emboldened me,...to sustain legitimate mining enterprises, in Cornwall and Devon, to make an appeal for the public support...the numerous Mines, not only in the county of Cornwall, but in the adjoining county of Devon. Satisfied...will be en riched with a map of the county of Cornwall, and ground plans, distinguishing the Mines of
Book
Cromwell House, ough, Aylesbury, Bucks HP17 9AJ, UK. Church Street, Princes Risbor- Printed in Great...Trevithick stands in front of the public library at Camborne. The sculptor was L.E.Merrifield. 4 Early history...history of the steam engine THE CORNISH MINES Tin and copper have been used by man since remote times, particularly...from the earth has long been a way of life in Cornwall. At first they were obtained by alluvial working...cheaply elsewhere in the world, the industry in Cornwall fell into decline. Many pits closed and the miners
Book (edition)
and S. DAVEY, Pursers, and Managers, Redruth, Cornwall. BULLER ANDLocal BASSET UNITED isGEORGE situate...Mr. RICHARD TREDINNICK. YONDURROW is situate at Camborne. CManager and Purser. Capt. NICHOLAS VIVIAN,...Captain RICHARDS, Local Manager. OLCOATH, situate at Camborne. Do Manager. Captain CHARLES THOMAS, REAT ALFRED...JOSEPH LYLE. LELANT Uny Lelant , near Hayle, Cornwall. Comanager and Purser,CONSOLS, WILLIAM RICHARDS...Street, London. ESSRS. HIGGS & SONS, of Penzance, Cornwall, are Managers MESSRS, & Providence Mines, Uny
Journal (issue)
of mi nes UK & minerals summer 1997 number 2----------EDITORIAL Dtlf.!idGreen COVER: Chalcodte...Cook's Kitchen mine, Cornwall. Spedmen In the collection of the Royal Cornwall Museum. The UK Journal ofM;nts...SOCIETY Peter Moore • John Pearce 10 FORCE CRAG MINE Dtlf.!idGreen • DavidMcCa/lum • Mike Wood 15 MINERAL...Nom1an Thomson 17 SPONSORSHIP James Catmur ROYAL CORNWALL MUSEUM Roger Penhallurick 33 The views and opinions...through the appropriate channels. YSTRAD EINION MINE John Mason • Steve Rust 37 BOOK REVIEWS 45 CLASSIFIED
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There have been !)lines in Cornwall for some 3500 years where the intrusion of huge masses of granitic... They range from azure-blue 'hair crystals' of copper ore and the branching leaf-like growths of pure...purple crystals of amethyst to huge masses of iron copper sulphide. Chosen for their aesthetic qualities...significant minerals to come out of southwest England. The accompanying captions describe the crystallographic...t). ~ e • ~t~' l lr\ V: 1 'I Minerals of Cornwall and Devon Joseon1ne Community Llbral1es Grants
Book
Alison Hodge. 2 Clarence Place. Penzance, Cornwall TRI 8 2QA. UK info@alison-hodge.co.uk WVAVal sonhod gepubl...BDP - Book Development and Production. Penzance. Cornwall Printed in China Title poge: Lyle's Shaft, North...features but also include areas containing open mine shafts, ruined buildings and high cliffs. Please... Botallack Mine 14, Wheal Owles, West Wheal Owles and Wheal Edward 18, Cape Cornwall Mine 21 Boswedden...Boswedden Mine 23, Geevor Mine 25. Wheal Hear-le (East Boscaswell Mine) 28 St Ives Mining District 2 9 Wheal
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
following papers were then read : , On the geology of Cornwall, with special reference to the Long Excursion... SKETCH OF THE GEOLOGY OF CENTRAL AND WEST CORNWALL. With special reference to the Long Excursion...stratified rocks of tho Central and Western parts of Cornwall-with the exception of about twelve square miles...five large masses * t 'Report on the Geology of Cornwall,' &c., p. 86. iua., p. 95. t "On tho Geolouical... 47. .T. 9;; H. COLLINS ON THE GEOLOGV OF CORNWALL. and several smaller ones, which form the highest
 
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