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IRISH MINING & QUARRYING SOCIETY ANNUAL REVIEW 2017
THE FOREFRONT OF THE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
IN NORTHERN IRELAND
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Ireland construction industry for short term loan, the company has a long
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term loan and invoice discounting facilities
almost seven decades and is one was structured combining invoice
with the bank in December 2015, without
of only five companies with a warning, their bank informed the company discounting with funding against property.
commercial licence to extract sand that it was unable to provide the previously This provided an immediate cash injection
from Lough Neagh. relied upon annual short term loan which to working capital which supported their
supported the business through seasonal seasonal demands, especially in the winter
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peaks and troughs. months.
Director, about how Close Brothers
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George was particularly impressed with
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following the recession, and began to The provision of facilities would need to structuring the transaction.
grow again. Sales of Norman Emerson’s be structured to reimburse the incumbent
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2017
Notes
from
the Editors
2017 IRISH MINING &
QUARRYING SOCIETY
In 1995, Tony publication, he provided a number of of the industry, we are delighted to have
Killian persuaded articles for the 2017 Annual Review and personal perspectives from IMQS President
council member these papers take a special place in this Brendan Morris, Minister of State, Sean
Leslie Sanderson edition. Furthermore, as detailed in the Kyne T.D. and Gerry Farrell, Chief Executive
to publish the first thoughtful Obituary prepared by Leslie of the Irish Concrete Federation. In addition,
IMQS quarterly Sanderson herein, Tony was already Gordon Best, Regional Director of the
newsletter entitled preparing a number of papers for the 2018 Quarry Products Association of Northern
“The Extractive Annual Review. He really was an example Ireland has provided his considered
Times”. The pair to us all and a wonderful support to the thoughts on the potential consequences on
Tony Killian
continued to jointly Editorial Committee. This year’s Annual the industry as a result of a hard Brexit deal.
edit the newsletter Review is dedicated to Tony’s memory.
This Review would not be possible without
for a number of years and it As well as Tony’s articles, this Review the support of our advertisers, our feature
developed into the current includes a range of articles from all writers, our regular contributors and our
publication - “The Irish Mining and sectors of the IMQS membership. Papers publisher 4 Square Media - thank you to
Quarrying Society Annual Review”. include case studies from representatives each and every one for their continuing
Tony continued to research and prepare of the mining and quarrying sectors and support of the Irish Mining and Quarrying
interesting feature articles for the Annual from suppliers to these sectors. There Society. A special words of Thanks to
Review up to 2016. However, it is with are also a number of articles on recent Brendan Morris, IMQS President, for his
great sadness that, within this current regulatory changes, industry standards valuable contribution to this publication
edition, we wish to pay tribute to Tony and the current public perception of and to Elizabeth Murphy, TOBIN
following his passing in July 2017. the extractive industry in Ireland. Consulting Engineers and Geoscience
Reflecting Tony’s commitment to the In order to provide a national overview Ireland, for her editorial assistance.
the Editorial Team
Siobhán Tinnelly (Chairperson) Sean Finlay Keith McGrath Ronan Griffin
The IMQS Council are delighted have made a decision to rebrand the design and rebranding). The new logo
to announce that we are currently society and introduce a new, modern represents the extractive industry with
working on a revamp of the IMQS website that will reflect the current IMQS the use of a multi-faceted structure
website (www.imqs.ie) in order membership. The rebrand includes a (similar to the shape of a mineral or a
to make the current version more new logo, as shown below, which was shard of rock) and the variety of colours
user-friendly and accessible to our selected by the IMQS council members on each face represent the various
members and to industry colleagues. after a considered selection process sectors that form the membership
It is intended that the new website (including input from a marketing of the IMQS, which has expanded
will launch in Quarter 4, 2017. We company who specialise in logo in recent years to include suppliers,
welcome any industry photographs regulatory bodies and technology
or industry news that members companies as well as the traditional
wish to add to this website, which mining and quarrying companies. We
will be routinely updated to ensure trust our members will approve of
that the website remains relevant to this society rebranding and we look
our members in the long-term. forward to the launch of the new
As part of this website update, we IMQS website in the coming months.
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2017
contents
Notes from the Editors 2017 3 How does the public perceive mining in Ireland? 46
by Dr Aoife Braiden, Research Manager, Geological Survey Ireland
Minister Foreword 7
by Mr. Sean Kyne, T.D., Minister of State One Hundred Years of IQ 48
for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources by James Thorne, Chief Executive, Institute of Quarrying
Message from the IMQS President 2017 8 Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
by Brendan Morris, Managing Director supporting Mining and Quarrying 49
LTMS Limited – Lisheen Technical & Mining Services
Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
Activities of the Society 10
May 2016 to May 2017 by Alan Dolan, IMQS Honorary Secretary Revisiting Historical Mines 52
by Mark Holdstock, Aurum Global Exploration
Tara Mines - 40 Years A-Digging! 12
by Sean Finlay, Director Geoscience Ireland Ireland at PDAC 2017 56
& Past President of the IMQS by Andrew Gaynor, Geoscience Ireland
Irish Mine Rescue Committee 2016 – 2017 14 Ecocem Set to Capitalise on London Market with
by Mike Lowther Chairman IMRC, Richie Cahill Mine Rescue Officer
Boliden Tara Mines, and Aoife Tallon Secretary IMRC Second Import Terminal Opening 58
by Micheál McKittrick, MD Ecocem Ireland Limited
Geoscience Ireland: Winning Business Overseas 18
by Sean Finlay - Director, Geoscience Ireland Strategic and integrated dewatering systems
The realisation of the economic within the underground mining industry 60
and social consequences of a hard Brexit 20 by Eoin Collins, Project Engineer, IMEC Consultants Limited
by Gordon Best, Regional Director QPANI Laser scan data and aerial imagery combining
Guidance on Specification, Procurement, and Use of datasets in Northern Ireland 62
Hardcore under Concrete Slabs and Footpaths 22 by Paul McCabe, Director, Six West. www.six-west.com
by Liam Smyth FIEI, Sustainability Manager,
Irish Concrete Federation Ltd. Accuracy of Drone Collected Survey Data 66
by Peter Kinghan, Chartered Mineral Surveyor
Industry Review 26 & Chartered Geomatics Surveyor
by Gerry Farrell, Chief Executive of the Irish Concrete Federation
Ireland’s ground and airborne geoscience data
Galantas Gold From Open pit to Underground
28 acquisition programme 68
and Exploration Developments
by Dr. Aoife Brady, Tellus Project Manager, Geological Survey
by Dr Sarah Coulter, Senior Geologist, Galantas Gold Corporation
Implementation of next generation mine planning An Appreciation - Tony (Michael Anthony) Killian 70
systems at Boliden Tara Mines 30 by Leslie Sanderson
by Borjan Arias, Planning & Project Engineer at Boliden Tara Mines
EIT Raw Materials 34 Tony Killian
by Tony Hand, Thematic officer - Mining at EIT Raw Materials The following papers have been researched and prepared by Tony Killian
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) update 36 Oscar Wilde - Master Words & Stones 71
This short overview is based on an excellent presentation
by Geraldine Fitzpatrick of Transport Infrastructure Ireland Copper in the Bible 72
(TII) to the Infrastructure Summit in May 2017. Watching the Birth - and Death - of an Island 74
Roadstone Limited: Energy Management 38
by Kevin Donovan, Roadstone Limited, Environment and
Energy Management.
Darryl Calls Time on his Career in
the Publishing World 75
European Federation of Explosives Engineers 40 by David Stokes
by Alan Dolan, Boliden Tara Mines
Specialised Mine Training in Russia 41 IMQS Annual Dinner Dance 2016 76
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2017
Ministers
Foreword
by Mr. Sean Kyne, T.D., Minister of State for
Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources
I am delighted once again to provide operations commenced in 1977, with 2.6Mt Mapping Programme for the country. These
a foreword to the Irish Mining and of ore being processed in 2016. I welcome were carried out on a county by county
Quarrying Society’s Annual Review. the recent discovery of Tara Deep, which basis and have now been combined into a
The extractive industry in Ireland has is hoped to extend the life of Tara Mine to single national map. Many local authorities
made and continues to make a valuable 2026. now use these in drafting their development
contribution to the economy of Ireland in In 2016, Irish Gypsum Ltd., a subsidiary plans and in assessing planning applications
terms of commerce, employment and the of French multi-national Saint-Gobain, for the development of either sand and
supply of raw materials. As Minister of State produced approximately 250kt of gypsum gravel pits or crushed rock quarries. These
for the Department of Communications, from its underground operation at will be made available on-line on the
Climate Action and Environment, I wish to Drummond in Co. Monaghan. Geological Survey’s new website due to be
confirm my support and commitment to delivered late in 2017.
Mine safety is very important and in this
maintain and promote an active mineral My Department continued to support
regard, I wish to congratulate the Boliden
exploration and development industry in Geoscience Ireland, a network of
Tara Mines Mine Rescue Team who were
Ireland. This Government will continue to Irish companies collaborating to deliver
awarded the Silver medal in the ‘Best Overall
facilitate the responsible, environmentally geoscientific, environmental and
Team’ category in the 2016 International
sustainable exploration for and extraction of engineering expertise to clients worldwide. I
Mines Rescue Competition held in Sudbury,
mineral resources and to promote Ireland as was delighted by the results of a survey that
Ontario last August. This was the first time
an attractive location for inward investment showed 179 new jobs had been created by
in the mineral sector. an Irish team participated in the competition
GI companies in 2016. This Government will
and this achievement demonstrates the
Two underground mines operated in Ireland continue to support job creation initiatives,
commitment of the mining sector to high
in 2016. Ireland produced 15% of European such as Geoscience Ireland, under the
Health and Safety standards in Ireland.
zinc mine output and 4.7% of European Action Plan for Jobs 2017.
lead mine, ranking Ireland 3rd and 5th in Improving metal prices were reflected
The Government recognises the importance
Europe, respectively. According to data in the strong growth of the mineral
of Research and Development to secure and
published by the International Lead and exploration sector in Ireland during
progress economic activity. My Department
Zinc Study Group, in 2016, Ireland ranked 2016. There were 567 active licences and 44
is actively promoting relevant research
15th and 20th in the world in relation to mineral exploration companies operating in
through the provision of free geoscience
zinc and lead mine output respectively. In Ireland at the end of 2016. In addition, there
data available online from EMD and GSI,
recent years, there has been a fall in Ireland’s were 179 Prospecting Licence applications
support of the Irish Centre for Research
rankings due to the closure of Galmoy and submitted to my Department in 2016, which
in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) and the
Lisheen Mines; however I am committed represents a significant increase compared
research programme of GSI. I am pleased to
to encouraging further investment in this to recent years.
note that research in the important area of
sector so that new mineral deposits may be My Department continues to promote aggregate quality is the focus of a number
found and developed. Ireland as an attractive country in which of current and future projects.
The Navan Mine, operated by Boliden Tara to explore and develop mineral deposits.
The TELLUS Programme, a national
Mines, is currently still the largest zinc mine Along with representatives from the
ground and airborne geoscience mapping
in Europe. Over 90Mt has been mined since Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
programme being undertaken by GSI,
and Department for Economy in Northern
successfully completed a large phase of
Ireland, my Department represented Ireland
work in the west of Ireland in 2016. An
at the annual Prospectors and Developers
Progress on the Minerals airborne geophysical survey was flown
Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention
Development Bill continued in over County Galway and southern Mayo,
and Trade Show. A half day presentation on
2016. It is currently expected that while ground-based geochemical sampling
“IRELAND – OPEN FOR BUSINESS” was of soil, stream water and stream sediment
the Bill will be enacted by the
well attended and there was much positive was undertaken across Mayo and west
end of 2017. This legislation will
feedback. Following a number of years Galway. TELLUS geochemical data for south
replace the current Acts, which
with depressed metal prices, there was a east Leinster were published last year,
date from the 1940s, with modern,
decidedly more optimistic atmosphere at the with geophysical data for parts of Munster
fit-for-purpose legislation. The Bill
provides for greater transparency trade show this year. (mainly Co. Waterford) released at an
and predetermination of terms, Ireland, once again, performed well event at the UNESCO Copper Coast Global
including rents and royalties, which in the Fraser Institute’s 2016 survey of Geopark in Co. Waterford. The data from
will streamline the permitting process. mining and exploration companies, coming this programme will be beneficial for and
It will also bring other aspects of the first in the Policy Perception Index for the attracting interest in the mineral exploration,
regulation of the minerals sector by fourth successive year and ninth overall in environmental management, agriculture,
the Exploration and Mining Division the Investment Attractiveness Index from human health and research sectors across
(EMD) in line with current best 104 jurisdictions worldwide. Ireland.
practice. In 2013, the Geological Survey of Ireland I wish the IMQS and the extractive industry
(GSI) completed its Aggregate Potential the very best for 2017.
IMQS 2017 7
IMQS
Message
from the
IMQS
President
2017
by Brendan Morris, Managing Director
LTMS Limited – Lisheen Technical & Mining Services
The mining industry is looking more
In July 2017, Tony Killian passed away at the age of 91. Tony was a longstanding
positive in 2017! Metal prices are up, there
member and leading force of the IMQS, having held the position of Honorary
is movement around development of
Secretary for 33 years. During that time he was very influential in all matters relating
new global projects and there is an air of
to the society and Tony was still writing articles for the Annual Review up to his final
optimism. Ireland is rebounding from the
days. We are forever grateful to the immense contribution that Tony provided to the
closures of Galmoy and Lisheen, with the IMQS. Our deepest sympathy goes to Tony’s wife Bridie and their family.
progress of Galantas and Dalradian mines May he rest in peace.
near Omagh in County Tyrone and the
expansion of the Tara Mines operation.
We are still in the top ten worldwide Planning permissions for dwellings showed an Act, to ensure that Ireland’s mineral deposits
jurisdictions for mining attractiveness. All increase of 7.8% from 2015 to 2016, while are identified and developed responsibly
good news for Ireland! non-dwelling units also saw a good increase. and to actively promote the attractiveness of
Metal prices have seen positive movement However, much of the growth remains in Ireland’s deposits for private investment.
in the 12 months from March 2016 to March Dublin and some of the other cities. The Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI),
2017. Zinc is leading the way and has seen a The quarry industry is still struggling to make under the directorship of Koen Verbruggen,
rise in price of over 40% from $1,800/tonne to a full recovery from years of recession and this collects geological data in order to provide
$2,600/tonne (April 2017). Lead, copper, silver, is particularly evident in rural areas, where maps, databases, resources, advice and
nickel and aluminium have all risen at rates the year started reasonably well but then information concerning Irish geology.
of between 11% and 21%. Gold has been slowed again. The main issues are a shortage There are a number of projects being run from
reasonably stable for the past five years at of major projects, pricing of products against the GSI:
approximately $1,200/ounce and gold mining UK competition and there are still issues with
• The Tellus project, at the Geological
has been in a relatively steady state. delays in planning permissions, but this is
Survey of Ireland, is a ground and airborne
slowly improving. If the industry rebounds,
Boliden - Tara Mines has recently announced geoscience mapping programme, collecting
there is the potential for a shortage of an
a major expansion to the Tara Deep ore chemical and geophysical data and will have
experienced workforce and this is evident in
zone, which will result in an investment of 50% of the country covered by the end of
areas such as truck driving. The introduction
€44 million, €33 million for expansion of the 2017. The data collected is available free of
of a government scheme for training of young
tailings management system and €11 million charge to the public and is being used by
school leavers in professional driving may
for the mining project. In March, Galantas exploration companies.
be of benefit, and this could be based on a
started a new decline from their existing • The Irish Centre for Research in
programme which currently exists in the UK.
quarry for access to their new underground Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) is managed
mine and despite some challenges, expect Brexit is affecting the Irish quarrying and
construction industry and there is a long way by Professor John Walsh. iCRAG brings
to reach the orebody by the end of the year. together Ireland’s leading geoscience
to go before we will know the full impact.
Dalradian Resources have plans for future experts on issues underpinning economic
However, Irish companies are already reacting
expansion of their operations. Gypsum development, from safe and secure
and making adjustments to their businesses.
Industries in Kingscourt and Kilroot Salt in groundwater supplies to the discovery of
The key areas of concern for Ireland are the
Carrickfergus continues with production after mineral/aggregate deposits, and from de-
stability of Northern Ireland, trade disruption,
more than 50 years in operation. risking oil and gas exploration to educating
exchange rate, UK inflation and short/long
There is a large amount of exploration activity term relationships in Europe. The withdrawal and informing the public on geoscience-
around the country in a variety of areas, with and new trade agreements between the UK related issues. iCRAG currently employs 150
zinc, gold and lithium, high on the list of and Europe will ultimately determine the effect researchers in a variety of areas spanning a
targets. on Ireland and it appears that we will be in broad spectrum of application areas linked to
The Fraser Institute has ranked Ireland in a transitional period for a number of years. applied geosciences, including raw materials,
1st place once again for Policy Perception and The Irish government has set up many groups marine, groundwater and hydrocarbons.
9th for Mining Investment Attractiveness. and has made many consultations in order • The Geoscience Ireland (GI) project which
The survey is based on information from 104 to address the Brexit effect, but the business is headed up by Sean Finlay (past President
jurisdictions across the globe. Ireland’s high sector must show the leadership and act faster of IMQS), continues to grow and is now
ranking is the result of the continued work than political process to ensure a smooth a network of 33 companies, delivering
by the government, its agencies, mining/ transition. integrated expertise in water, minerals,
exploration companies and the array of The Irish government has a history of mining, environmental and infrastructure
technical and mining service companies that supporting mining and exploration in Ireland development to clients in over 50 countries.
are available to assist interested investors. and there are a number of sponsored The GI network which is supported by the
The construction industry continues to grow programmes which are doing well. One of Geological Survey of Ireland and Enterprise
with both volume and value up significantly these is the Exploration and Mining Division Ireland provides a range of expertise in
on an annual basis. The volume of output in (EMD) of the Department of Communications, design, consultancy and contracting services
the building and construction sectors increased Climate Control and Environment which to multilateral agencies, governments and
by 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2016, is directed by Dr. Eibhlin Doyle. The EMD the private sector. There is a significant
compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. function is to apply the Minerals Development degree of collaboration between the
8 IMQS 2017
ANNUAL REVIEW 2017
member companies on national and Mines Rescue competition in Canada, where all decision making processes. Training of all
international projects, resulting in a greater they gave a very strong performance. Alan personnel, appropriate standards/procedures
ability to tackle complex projects. Dolan represents the IMQS at the European and continued safety engagement at all levels
All of these projects add significantly to the Federation of Explosives Engineers will all assist in the journey to zero harm.
ability of investors to engage in exploration (EFEE), which promotes the standardisation The IMQS are currently working with other
and mining in Ireland and we must continue of explosives training in Europe and also groups to develop a new course for drillers
to make Ireland a very inviting location for promotes explosives technology. We are involved in mining/quarrying, geotechnical,
investment in our natural resources. represented on the Quarry Skills Safety water and exploration.
The Prospectors and Developers Scheme by Les Sanderson, Keith McGrath and I am delighted to note that the 2017 Dinner
Conference (PDAC), which was held in Ciaran Greenan and at the Irish Geoscience Dance will be held at the K-Club in Straffan.
Toronto in March of this year, was a great Network by Siobhan Tinnelly, Sean Finlay This year’s function will include a golf
success for the Irish, with the ‘Ireland – Open and Brendan Morris. Siobhan Tinnelly is the tournament and the leisurely benefits of the
for Business’ day very well attended. The event Chairperson of the Annual Review Editorial spa centre. The Vegas Nights will provide the
was opened by the Ireland Ambassador to Committee and is assisted by Keith McGrath, music as they did in 2016 and we will have a
Canada, HE Jim Kelly and included talks from Ronan Griffin, Sean Finlay (and by Tony Killian guest speaker.
government agencies and private companies. R.I.P. who provided excellent articles for this I would like to congratulate the Irish
Of note from the presentations is the amount review.) The Dinner Dance committee of Carol Association for Economic Geology and
of activity currently taking place in the Sanderson, Ciaran Greenan and John Francis the Mining and Heritage Trust of Ireland
exploration and mining fields in Ireland. (Vice-President in 2016) are responsible for and the Institute of Geologists of Ireland
The IMQS Council continue to carry out a great event every year. I would like to take and the many other geoscience groups in
good work representing the natural resources this opportunity to thank all of the Council Ireland who all work hard in their respective
industry and council members are active on members for their hard work and also Carol areas to bring knowledge to our industry, our
various committees. IMQS is represented Sanderson, who does tremendous work as the country and to make improvements to our
by Ciaran Greenan and Les Sanderson on IMQS Secretary. Mick Flynn has resigned from environment.
the Quarry Safety Partnership (QSP) the council after giving many years of service In summary, the IMQS is in place to support
committee which is managed by the Health and I would like to thank Mick for his efforts the extractive industries in the responsible
and Safety Authority and is a collaboration of over the years. I am happy to welcome Sarah development and exploitation of our natural
industry, trade union, government agencies O’Connell and Nicola Molloy to the council. resources and as such we welcome your input
and related groups. The QSP targets safety Sarah specialises in safety and environmental through the members of the council, email
improvements and provides information to management at O’Connell Quarries in and other means. We believe that Ireland’s
the quarry industry and is a good conduit Limerick, while Nicola is a planning engineer resources should be managed and extracted
between industry and the HSA. The Irish with Boliden Tara Mines. for the benefit of Ireland and in a manner that
Mines Rescue Committee is headed up Safety is a focus area for us at the IMQS is environmentally friendly, socially acceptable
by Mike Lowther and in 2016 Tara mines and in our industry in general. It is an issue and financially beneficial for the local
successfully represented Ireland at the World that must be maintained at the forefront of community and country in general.
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IMQS
Activities
Current Membership:
243 Ordinary
Society
2 Fellows
of the 13
7
Honorary Fellows
Honorary Members
14 Corporate
May 2016 to May 2017
by Alan Dolan, IMQS Honorary Secretary
Dates of Council Meetings Group: Irish Mining & Quarrying Society. If on Mine and Quarry Planning Software
2016: 13th September, 11th October, you are not already a group member, why Solutions was given by Geovia – Dassault
8th November. not join and catch up with some colleagues Systemes. This was followed by a
or maybe connect with somebody in your presentation from Kilroot Salt Mine on their
2017: 10th January, 21st February (AGM),
area of business. All members of the Irish recent mine developments and details of
14th March, 11th April, 9th May.
Mining & Quarrying Society are encouraged the upcoming annual field trip to the mine.
Council Members: to contribute to this active group and join in • Prospectors and Developers
In 2017, Keith O’Shaughnessy, Mick Flynn the discussions. Association of Canada (PDAC)
& P.J. O’Donnell stepped down as Council Our website committee are working on a The annual Prospectors and Developers
Members. Their input into the society was complete rebuilding project for the IMQS Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention
greatly valued, as is the continued support of website. The new site will be launched was held in Toronto on 5th - 8th March
many ex-council members who, although not in Q4 2017. Our address will stay the same, 2017. Over 24,000 people attended. The
directly involved, continue to actively support www.imqs.ie. IMQS was represented by Brendan Morris
the society. and Sean Finlay.
The Extractive Industry Review 2016
2017 is Brendan Morris’, second year as • IMQS Seminar at the National Sports
President of the IMQS. Brendan is Managing The 2016 Annual Review is available to
download from the IMQS website and was Campus, Dublin
Director at LTMS Limited (Lisheen Technical &
published by 4 Square Media. A seminar was held by the IMQS on
Mining Services). The Council welcomed two
The editorial team for 2016 was, Siobhán Thursday 18th May 2017. Presentations
new Members in 2017. Sarah O’Connell
Tinnelly (Chairperson), Sean Finlay, Keith were made by;
(Environmental, Health & Safety Officer at
O’Connell Quarries) and Nicola Molloy McGrath and Ronan Griffin R.I.P. Tobin Consulting Engineers - Overview of
(Planning Engineer, Boliden Tara Mines). The theme for last year was SOCIETY, to the National Sports Campus (NSC) and the
demonstrate the variety of individuals, National Indoor Arena - Paul Cullen and
John Francis, (Customer Account Manager
companies and activities that combine to Brian Kennedy.
at Finning Ireland Ltd.) is Vice President
for 2017. Leslie Sanderson, (Director of make our industry one of the most influential Murphy Surveys Ltd. - Drone Surveying
Services at ECS Turbowash Ltd.) is Honorary in Ireland (and overseas). The review also in Mining, Quarrying and Construction -
Treasurer and Alan Dolan, (Ground Control contained other diverse articles which will be Julian Deeks.
Engineer at Boliden Tara Mines), is Honorary of interest to any reader. Roadstone - Specifications and Standards in
Secretary. Quarrying - Dermot McCarthy.
Conferences / Seminars
Other council members are: Sean Finlay Geological Survey of Ireland – Update on
/ Industry Events TELLUS Programme - Ray Scanlon.
(Director of Business Development at
Geoscience Ireland), Ciaran Greenan (More details at www.imqs.ie) Tara Mines - Technological advances in
(Location Manager at Roadstone Ltd.), • Rescue Organisation Ireland Competition. mining operations at Boliden Tara Mines -
Ronan Griffin (Property Manager at CRH A competition for extraction techniques Paddy McConnell.
Estates), Mike Lowther (Manager of Mining was held at Tayto Park on 22nd May 2016. For details of the presentations,
at Boliden Tara Mines), Keith McGrath, A team from Tara took part. Mike Lowther please visit imqs.ie.
(Director at McGrath’s Limestone Works Ltd.), represented the IMQS.
and Siobhán Tinnelly, (Associate Director at Submissions
• Annual Field Trip & Golf Competition
TOBIN Consulting Engineers). • Call for Evidence - Permitted
- Irish Cement Limited, Platin Works,
Carol Sanderson, Executive Secretary, Development Rights for Mineral
Drogheda.
manages membership and communications. Exploration
The annual field trip took place on Friday, On behalf of IMQS members, Brendan
Carol is a member of our website committee
26th August 2016. Many thanks to the Morris submitted a reply to the call
and co-ordinates numerous other tasks for
management and staff of Platin for hosting for evidence pertaining to Part 16 of
the society. Thank you all for your dedication
the trip and their hospitality. Following the the Schedule to the Planning (General
and commitment.
visit, the Annual IMQS Golf Competition Permitted Development) Order (Northern
IMQS Website, Communications took place at Laytown & Bettystown Golf Ireland) 2015. This schedule deals
& Social Media Club. Winner - Sean Finlay. with exploration activities. See www.
For the year ending May 31st 2017, • IoQ-NI Stone Crushers Ball planningni.gov.uk for more details.
a total of 2278 hits were recorded on the The annual Institute of Quarrying (Northern
website. As in 2015 – 2016, the Jobs section Ireland) Stone Crushers Ball took place in Representations
was our most visited page. the Europa Hotel, Belfast on 23rd October Council members represented the IMQS at the
Posting job vacancies is free of charge. 2016. The event was attended by Alan following events/committees during 2016;
Your advertisement will be viewed by Dolan & Brendan Morris on behalf of the - Quarry Safety Partnership and Quarry Skills
members and followers who have a specific IMQS. Certification Scheme meetings
interest in the extractive industries. Please • IMQS Annual General Meeting - Real time Mining forum (realtime-mining.eu)
forward any jobs you may consider relevant Following the IMQS Annual General - The European Economic and Social
to the industry to info@imqs.ie. Meeting on 21st February 2017 at the Spa Committee
The IMQS has 407 followers on the LinkedIn, Hotel Lucan, a seminar and demonstration - Strategic Implementation Plan of the
10 IMQS 2017ANNUAL REVIEW 2017
European Innovation Partnership on Mine Rescue Online Courses / Flexible Learning
Raw Materials IMQS council member Mike Lowther for the Extractive Industry
- Extractive Industries All-Island Seminar is Chairman of the Irish Mine Rescue A number of online courses are being run
- Irish GeoScience Network Committee (IMRC). A full summary of the by the University of Derby, UK. Courses
- Council of the European Federation activities of Mine Rescue can be found later can be part-time, full time and online and
of Explosives Engineers in the review. range from individual modules to degree
- Prospectors and Developers Conference in level qualifications. Further information can
Future Events be found at either of the following web
Toronto
Annual Dinner Dance 2017 addresses: www.quarrying.org/education or
In addition to the above, the IMQS
This year’s annual dinner dance will be www.derby.ac.uk.
continually make representations when
requested by various mining and quarrying held in the K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare on If you know of other courses you think may
related bodies. More details at imqs.ie. Saturday 11th November 2017. benefit our members, please let us know or
There will be a golf tournament on the day. share via social media.
Annual Dinner Dance 2016 See imqs.ie. Conclusion
The IMQS Dinner Dance is always a great
Annual Field Trip 2016 I would like to express my sincere appreciation
opportunity to re-connect with people from
The annual field trip will take place on 21st to our President Mr Brendan Morris and Vice-
the industry and to make new acquaintances.
September 2017. It will be held at the President Mr. John Francis for their leadership
The event was held in the Ballsbridge Hotel,
Kilroot Salt Mine, Carrickfergus. and dedication to the work of the Society.
Dublin 4 on 26th November, 2016. It was I also wish to thank our Treasurer Mr. Les
very enjoyable night with more than 240 Driller’s Education Course
Sanderson for maintaining the accounts and
people attending. Brendan Morris, Sean Finlay and others to the other current officers and members of
Our Guest Speaker was Mr Sean Kyne, TD, from the extractive industry, have been in the IMQS Council who often serve on several
Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and discussions with academic bodies to set up a sub-committees to voice and protect the
Natural Resources. Particular thanks to the course specifically for drillers from all sectors interests of our members. I would particularly
companies and individuals who sponsored of the extractive industry. The course content like to acknowledge the essential work done
the impressive spot prizes, and, of course, to should be finalised in early 2018. For more by Carol Sanderson, our Executive Secretary.
all the members of the IMQS Council who information and if you are interested in Finally, I would like to thank you, our
helped organise the event. Photos from the achieving this drilling qualification, members, for your patronage. The Society
night can be viewed on the IMQS website. see www.imqs.ie. cannot exist without your continued support.
Paying your subscription could not be easier. Just log onto www.imqs.ie and click ‘Becoming a member’.
Ag Au Cu
Zn
Motion captured in shiny metal
The wind from the sea plays the Irish harp. Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin
is located where the Liffey River meets the wind from the sea. Like many of Alan Dolan
the works by architect Santiago Calatrava, the bridge radiates a sense of Honorary Secretary
motion captured in shiny metal. Beauty and functionality working in harmony Irish Mining & Quarrying Society
on behalf of the thousands of Dubliners who use the bridge every day.
Alan Dolan is a Ground Control Engineer at
Our needs change. Ideas and materials are renewed. This is why we Boliden Tara Mines and has spent many years
constantly develop and enhance our metals, so that they meet the needs in the drill and blast sector.
of today and tomorrow. No-one knows what the future holds. But we do
know that it will still require metals. Metals for modern life
IMQS 2017 11IMQS
Tara Mines
40 Years A-Digging!
by Sean Finlay, Director Geoscience Ireland & Past President of the IMQS
HISTORICAL MINES IN IRELAND Table 1 Some Companies Emerging from Tara Mines Staff, Consultants & Contractors since 1980
Minerals and mines are critical to Company Principal (s) Activity Locations Comments
every society since the beginning Burmin Des Burke & Gold E&D Ireland Ormonde & Sipa
of civilization. Since humans began John Teeling spun out
using tools, minerals were needed for Celtic Gold, Sean Finlay & Gold E&D Ireland, Taken over in 1994
felling, hunting, defence (or attack!), Celtic Resources Herb Stanley Canada, FSU & 2002
decorating and for agriculture.
Connemara John Teeling Base Metals E&D Ireland active
In Ireland, there was a copper mine from
Glencar Mining Hugh McCullough, Gold E&D, Mining Ghana, Mali Taken over 2009
the Bronze Age near Lough Leane in County Noel Kiernan,
Kerry. Silver and lead mines were operating Sean Finlay
from the 12th century in Co. Tipperary and
Kenmare Charles Carvill, Mineral Sands Mozambique In production
copper mines in Counties Wicklow and John Teeling, Mining
Waterford from the 17th Century. Some Mike Carvill
small metal mine were developed around
Minco John Kearney, Base Metal E&D Ireland, Restructured 2017
the country in the middle of the 19th century Peter McPartland Canada, UK
and coal mines were found in Roscommon,
Minquest John Teeling E&D Base Metals Ireland Invested in Conroy
Leitrim, Tipperary and Carlow. Extensive (Galmoy), Ovoca, Minco
research was undertaken by the Royal Dublin & Kenmare
Society and later by the Geological Survey of
Navan Resources Colin Andrew Base Metals & Ireland, Bulgaria inactive
Ireland (GSI) since its foundation in 1845 to Gold E&D
develop mining. Sir Richard Griffiths was the
Ormonde Mike Donoghue, Tungsten(W), Ireland, Spain W project in Spain
RDS expert in minerals with the wonderful
Kerr Anderson base Metals, Gold
title of “Itinerant Mineralogist”; he oversaw
QME Peter McPartland Contract Mining Ireland, UK active
the first geological map of Ireland.
By the 1920s, coal mines were still in Sipa Des Burke Gold E&D Canada, Australia inactive
operation but little or no metal mining. There
Companies founded / financed by John Teeling after his Tara involvement include Botswana Diamonds,
was a gold rush of sorts near Avoca in County
Petrel and Clontarf Energy. E&D = Exploration and Development.
Wicklow in 1934. There were allegations
about links between the Government and
the developers and Dail questions were of mining in Ireland. Since then, seven lead to south and 1 km in depth. New mineral
answered by the Minister at the time, Sean and zinc mines have been developed and resources have been located deeper still at 2
Lemass. However, no gold was found. The Ireland is now an important centre for lead km below ground. The Tara zinc mine is one
former Director of GSI Dr. Peter Mc Ardle, and zinc production and was in a leading of the largest of its type in the world.
has written a fascinating book on gold position in Europe until 2015. Tara Mines supports 730 jobs and pays € 38
exploration in Wicklow which dates back to THE NAVAN DISCOVERY million in taxes every year. The operation
1798. is conducted in an environmentally safe
In November 1970, an associate company of
Apart from coal, few new mines were IBM- Tara Exploration and Development Ltd., manner and is located within 2 km of
developed in the two decades from the discovered the Navan zinc lead orebody- by Navan town itself.
1920s onwards. In 1947, Eleanor Butler
wrote in geography textbooks “Ireland
far the larhest located to date in Ireland. THE FUTURE
There were many difficulties associated with
has no mineral resources”. However, not In the 40 years since the start of Tara Mines,
the development. Another company- Bula-
everyone was in agreement with that view. In significant advances have been made in
succeeded in gaining ownership of some of
1958, Murrough V O’Brien, then Director of the understanding of the local and regional
the minerals. The Government wanted more
GSI, had papers published by the Institution geology and consequently in discovering
taxes and royalties. Fortunately, the extent of
of Mining & Metallurgy, providing estimates and developing further substantial mineral
the orebody was such that Tara had sufficient
of significant potential reserves of base reserves to develop on its own and following resources near Navan. Many geologists and
metals in Ireland. engineers who have worked in Tara have
an agreement with the Government, Tara
gone on to provide local and international
MODERN MINING IN IRELAND commenced production 40 years ago
in 1977. Bula was unable to develop its expertise in companies established to provide
Around the same time, a Canadian
minerals and was put into liquidation in services to the mining industry; see table
exploration company - Irish Base Metals (IBM)
1984. Legal disputes continued for 20 years 1. 40 years a- digging responsibly, locally and
– began prospecting for minerals in Ireland
afterwards, but Tara regained control of the globally is a considerable legacy and one that
using new geochemical technology. The
company was established around 1947 by Bula portion of the orebody in 2004. is likely to continue for another 10 years or
four men who emigrated from Ireland to In 1977, the Navan orebody Tara was more.
Canada. They were Pat Hughes, Matt Gilroy, estimated to contain 77 million tonnes of
Mike McCarthy and Joe McPartland. In zinc and lead ore. By 2017, over 85 million
1961 IBM discovered a significant deposit of tonnes have been extracted and 34 million
copper ore, lead, silver and zinc in Tynagh in tonnes remain. There is little doubt but that
Sean Finlay P Geo C Eng
east Galway. A mine was established in 1965 more minerals will be found at Navan . The Geoscience Ireland
and Tynagh was the beginning of a new era works are all underground , 6 km from north
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Irish Mine Rescue
Committee 2016 – 2017
by Mike Lowther Chairman IMRC, Richie Cahill Mine Rescue Officer
Boliden Tara Mines, and Aoife Tallon Secretary IMRC
Outstanding Performance in Canada
As we went to press for last year’s
review, news had just come through
from Sudbury, Ontario that the mine
rescue team from Boliden Tara Mines
had won second place overall in the
International Mines Rescue Competition.
This was a phenomenal performance from
our team, competing in a pool of 28 teams
representing 13 nations. This prestigious event
is held every two years by the International
Mines Rescue Body (IMRB) in major mining
regions around the world and is the equivalent
of the mine rescue “Olympics”.
The team was captained by Davy Harrington,
and supported by Richie Cahill (Mine Rescue
Officer at Boliden Tara Mines, and Briefing
Officer during the competition), and Aoife
Tallon (Mine Rescue Administrator at Boliden Boliden Tara Mines Rescue Team, Left to Right - Richie Cahill (Briefing officer), James Connolly,
Tara Mines and Secretary of the Irish Mine David Harrington (Captain), Gary McDonnell, Ruairi Russell, Paul Smith, Kieran Brassil, Aoife
Rescue Committee). Tallon (IMRC Secretary), Ray Bowens (Benchman).
The competition involved a number of challenges including an underground search & rescue
Roy Tallon, Mine Rescue Manager at
scenario, underground fire scenario, a first aid scenario, a technical rope rescue scenario, a
Boliden Tara Mines, also travelled to
classroom theory exam and a PSS BG4 breathing apparatus technician bench test.
the event to judge at the bench test
Davy Harrington, the Boliden Tara Mines Captain, was honoured at the IMQS Dinner Dance element and had the honour of being
in November 2016 with an award presented by President Brendan Morris. the only European judge at the 2016
IMRB competition, a recognition of his
standing with his Canadian colleagues.
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Mutual Training
Mutual training between the Irish mines serves to establish common mine rescue
protocols and assists the participating mine rescue organisations to become familiar
with the mining environments, facilities and equipment utilised at the mines
participating in the mutual assistance programme.
The host mine set up realistic scenarios to gauge mine rescue response capabilities and
identify areas for improvement while at the same time allowing mine rescue personnel to
develop valuable skills and experience. Integrating mine rescue personnel from the different
mines into one team during mutual training ensures the participating mines can be confident
mine rescue personnel can co-operate effectively should mutual assistance be required
during a real emergency.
20th April 2016: 10th August 2016:
Mutual training at Boliden Tara Mines Mutual training at
Mine rescue team members from Boliden Tara Mines, Dalradian Gold, Irish Salt Mining and
Exploration and Gyproc completed fire behaviour training including instruction on the use of
Irish Salt Mining
the PSS 7000 Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus and PPE thermal precautions.
and Exploration
Mine rescue personnel from Irish Salt Mining
and Exploration, Dalradian Gold and Boliden
Tara Mines completed an underground
search and rescue exercise.
Top row L-R: Orla McKenna, Craig Smylie, Trevor Smyth, Walter Brownlee, Ronan Tinnelly, Karl
Martin, Sean Ledwith, Andrew Marshall, Anthony Moran. Bottom row L-R: Gerard O’Mahony,
Jim Gallagher, Ger Cawley, Michael Donnelly, Kevin Proudfoot, Tony O’Reilly.
Mine rescue team in action freeing a miner
trapped under a machine.
21st May 2016:
Mutual training at Dalradian Gold
Mine rescue personnel
from Dalradian Gold,
Irish Salt Mining
and Exploration
and Boliden Tara
Mines completed an
underground search
and rescue exercise.
Anthony Moran
briefs a combined
mine rescue team. Jeremy Hann acts as Briefing Officer at FAB.
11th May 2017:
Mutual training at
Dalradian Gold
Mine rescue personnel from Dalradian
Gold, Gyproc, Boliden Tara Mines and Irish
Salt Mining and Exploration completed an
underground search and rescue exercise.
Mine rescue team enter the mine portal. This team was comprised of two Irish Salt Mining and Mine rescue team members treating an
Exploration members wearing Scott twin air sets, one team member from Gyproc wearing a injured miner who was located in an area
Biopak 240, one Boliden Tara Mines member wearing a BG4 and one Dalradian Gold member contaminated with smoke from a fire.
wearing a PSS BG4.
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14th June 2017:
Mutual training at
Boliden Tara Mines
Mine rescue personnel received a presentation
on the breathing apparatus utilised at Boliden
Tara Mines after which mine rescue personnel
from Dalradian Gold, Gyproc and Irish Salt
Mining and Exploration successfully completed
an underground search and rescue exercise
utilising the equipment.
Gyproc Progress 2017
Gyproc have now developed a new mine rescue
centre and completed an intensive mine rescue
training programme.
The aim is to have 10 trained mine rescue
personnel on call.
Interaction with other agencies
As we strive towards zero harm in our remain fully prepared to respond effectively Engaging with other rescue organisations
workplace we have thankfully experienced should an emergency occur, mine rescue and agencies also helps to ensure mine
a reduction in mine emergencies requiring personnel more than ever rely on training rescue personnel remain fully prepared and
mine rescue response. Subsequently, in and competition to maintain the required up to date with emergency protocols and
the absence of real time experience and to competencies. equipment.
8th April 2017: Boliden Tara Mines - Meath Civil Defence
Boliden Tara Mines facilitated a Meath Civil
Defence provincial competition on site.
The competition included challenges
in trauma response, an emergency
communications challenge, and surface
search and rescue. Boliden Tara Mines rescue
personnel assisted with the competition
organisation and delivered a presentation on
mine rescue to all in attendance.
L-R: Eoghan O’Neill – HR Manager Boliden Tara Mines, Jackie Maguire, Chief Executive
Meath CC, Jason Morin – GM Boliden Tara Mines, Michael Fitzsimons – Meath Civil Defence
Officer, Cllr. Francis Deane – Mayor of Navan, Cllr. Maria Murphy – Cathaoirleach Meath CC,
Paul Kehoe TD – Minister of State at the Departments of An Taoiseach and Defence,
Robert Mooney - National Director Civil Defence, Stephen Hall – Meath Civil Defence,
Paschal Walsh – EHS Manager Boliden Tara Mines.
20th May 2017:
Boliden Tara Mines - Mine Rescue Organisation of Ireland
Boliden Tara Mines mine rescue recently
participated in the Rescue Organisation of
Ireland (ROI) trauma and RTA competition held
at Navan Fire Station. The challenges involved
giving first aid assistance and using equipment
to extricate people trapped as a result of road
traffic accidents.
(Photos: Boliden Tara Mines mine rescue
personnel completing extrication of trapped
casualties).
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