Trevor: Bell Island iron ore began in the 1500's, Check out this site.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/bellisland_mines.html
Regards,
Lawrence Chrismas
Calgary
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From: "Trevor Dunkerley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: Mining in Newfoundland
Dear List,
Is there any history of hard rock mining in Newfoundland prior to late 18th/
early 19th century?
Have scanned Google but have not turned anything up.
Kindest regards,
Trevor
http://www.cmsmrps.org.uk - a community archaeology initiative.
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