10 years ago
Battleship Island Japan
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Recent status | Abandoned |
Location # | 1872 |
This is the MacDonald feldspar mine, which was opened in 1919 and worked intermittently until 1935. This mine was the largest producer of feldspar in the Bancroft district, and for a period of time the largest producer in Canada; with total production just under 32,000 tons of feldspar. The mine was explored in the mid-fifties for radioactive minerals, but has since remained quiet, though rock-hounds regularly visit. It's an interesting area, and a short drive from Bancroft.
14 years ago
For a video of us exploring the mine...go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn8-iaRyIO8