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List of mines in the Republic of Ireland

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The following list of mines in Ireland is subsidiary to the lists of mines articles. This list contains working, defunct and proposed mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output(s).

Mines

Coal mines

Lead mines

Zinc Mines

Mining companies

In the 21st century, mining companies operating in Ireland include:

  • Boliden AB - Boliden operates the Tara zinc-lead-silver mine in County Meath, the largest zinc mine in Europe.
  • Conroy Gold and Natural Resources - Developing the Clontibret gold project of Co. Monaghan.[1]
  • Minco Exploration - Minco engages in base metals exploration in Counties Galway, Meath, and Westmeath.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Clontibret gold mining on the horizon as new joint venture agreed". The Northern Standard. Monaghan, Ireland. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Projects". Toronto, Ontario: Minco Exploration plc. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
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