Camborne Consols


Copper, Arsenic, and Tin Mine

Worked from 1848 to 1864

Jan 1st, 2024 from RF by Buddle-Bot



Cornwall
Camborne
50.214249, -5.291085
SW 6530 4010
Private Land
111m
#7,800


This mine operated on mineral lodes beneath the eastern part of Camborne town. Its boundaries were defined by North Parade to the north and Stray Park Road to the west. To the east and south, it bordered Dolcoath and Stray Park Mines, respectively. The primary shafts were Engine Shaft, positioned 225 yards east-southeast of the junction of Trelowarren Street and Centenary Street, and Martin’s Shaft, located a further 200 yards east-northeast. Presently, this area is entirely urbanized.

During its operational years from 1854 to 1875, Camborne Consols extracted 1,180 tons of copper ore averaging 6.8% purity, 170 tons of black tin, 4 tons of pyrite, and 200 tons of arsenic.


Publications (2)

  • (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages
  • Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol1, The; 567 pages





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