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We love getting questions about #mining, #minerals and #geology! We were recently asked about historical #copper mining in the #CaribouRiver area of #PictouCounty. Here’s our answer:
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@TimHoustonNS @karla_macf_pc Several pits were dug at the #CaribouRiver #copper occurrence in 1828 by the General #Mining Association, an #English company that was granted a monopoly on #NovaScotian #coal reserves from 1827-1857.
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@TimHoustonNS @karla_macf_pc GMA spent 271 pounds but did not find enough copper to justify continuing exploration.
In 1916 a few shallow shafts were sunk at the site. In 1977 the prospect was field checked by the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, but no mineralization was found in outcrop.
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In 1916 a few shallow shafts were sunk at the site. In 1977 the prospect was field checked by the Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, but no mineralization was found in outcrop.
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