Entries by Duntanlich Mine

Green light for barite mine in Scotland, delivering vital resource for the North Sea oil and gas industry

Proposals to develop a world class barite resource at Duntanlich, north of Aberfeldy, have been approved by Perth & Kinross Council councillors today (14th September), subject to conditions.  The mine, proposed by oilfield services company, M-I SWACO, is a replacement for the company’s mine at Foss, which has operated since 1985, but with a much […]

Planning application lodged for barite mine in Scotland, delivering vital resource for the North Sea oil and gas industry

A planning application to develop a world class barite resource at Duntanlich, north of Aberfeldy, has been lodged with Perth & Kinross Council today (13th November) by oilfield services company, M-I SWACO. The proposed mine is a replacement for the company’s mine at Foss, which has operated since 1985. The Duntanlich orebody is unique in […]

Information session

An information session to update the public on proposals for the Duntanlich barite mine will take place at: Mid Atholl Hall, Ballinluig PH9 0LG, Friday 20th November, 7pm

Proposal for barite mine near Aberfeldy to deliver vital resource for North Sea oil and gas industry launched

Proposals to develop the world class barite resource at Duntanlich, north of Aberfeldy, have been announced today (12th January) by oilfield services company, M-I SWACO. The proposed mine is a replacement for the company’s mine at Foss, which has operated since 1985. The Duntanlich orebody is unique in the UK. It is the only known […]