MineArchiveDurham Chemicals Ltd
A chemical company with a plant at Birtley, County Durham, which reopened Swinhope lead mine in Allendale in 1951-52 and shipped some 4,500 tons of lead-zinc ore to Birtley before the haulage distance made the working uneconomic.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Swinhope Mine | Northumberland | 1951–1955 |
Record created: 21 September 2026 · Last researched: 21 September 2026