Saturday, October 7, 2017

GEOLOGY: Old 1872 Grand Manan Copper Mine reopened in 1964


A Toronto group who have been diamond drilling and prospecting on the Island since early spring recently opened the entrance to the old copper mine at Sloop Cove on the Western side of Grand Manan. This mine opened in 1872 by British interests actually operated for a short time with the ore shipped by sailing vessel to England where it was processed. It was said at the time that the ore was of a very high copper content. After a few ship loads operations ceased, no one seems to know why, probably due to dwindling demand at that time. The mine shaft entered the face of the high clifts on Grand Manan's western shore from the beach and it is reported that after removal of the fallen rock blocking the entrance the tunnel was found to be in good condition. Some years ago a number of tools were found on the beach and the older residents remember when the shaft entrance was plainly visible. ( Courier. Oct.8 1964)

REFERENCES:
E. J. CHAPMANREPORT ON THE COPPER DEPOSIT OF GRAND MANAN, BAY OF FUNDY. 
T.O.H. Patrick EXPLORATION OF GRAND MANAN ISLAND FOR KEEVIL MINING GROUP LIMITED , 1964

LINKS:
More information on Grand Manan Geology:
http://earth2geologists.net/grandmanangeology/index.htm

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