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Ty Gwyn
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15 years ago

Some of you boys still in or attached to the Mining Industry may be able to answer this.

Are Explosives made in the UK anymore

I know of one Smallmine in South Wales has been on stop on several occasions due to lack of Powder,as it had to be imported in from Spain.

There used to be a depot in Hirwaen,that supplied the local mines,but thats gone i hear.

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derrickman
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15 years ago

http://www.epc-groupe.co.uk/home-explosives.html

you may find that minimum quantity was a problem for small mines.

''the stopes soared beyond the range of our caplamps' - David Bick...... How times change .... oh, I don't know, I've still got a lamp like that.

Morlock
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15 years ago

"Ty Gwyn" wrote:
There used to be a depot in Hirwaen,that supplied the local mines,but thats gone i hear.

Wilbows if I remember correctly.

Mr Mike
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15 years ago

If you give me the grade details, I am sure I can get you details of a supplier.

Mr Mike www.mineexplorer.org.uk

Mr.C
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15 years ago

EPC-UK (Exchem) are still going.
Don't know if they still sell Permitted's though.

We inhabit an island made of coal, surrounded by a sea full of fish. How can we go wrong.......

Ty Gwyn
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Newbie Topic Starter

15 years ago

Thanks everyone,i`ll pass on the info,as i heard the other day that the Gliesion was on stop again,powder has been a problem there before,but not sure now if its the same problem,

Thats Mining for you.