Force Crag Mine

Synopsis

Shows the workings of Force Crag mine, the last metal mine in the north of England, which is now closed. Describes the operation of the minerals processing plant at Froce Crag and explains the underlying theory of each of the various stages. Includes a brief history of metal extraction at the mine. Notes the geological origins and nature of the orebody and the implications for the design of the minerals processing circuit.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 14 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £25.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying teacher’s notes.

Uses

A-level (film designed to complement the Nuffield Advanced Level Mineral Process Chemistry option), chemists, mining engineers, industrial historians.

Subjects

Archaeology; Chemistry

Keywords

industrial archaeology; mineral deposits; mining

Production Company

Name

University of Leeds Media Services

Notes

see Leeds University Television

Distributor

Name

Leeds University Television

Contact

Sally Popplewell (Sales supervisor)

Email

mediaservices@leeds.ac.uk

Web

http://mediant.leeds.ac.uk/vtcatalogue/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 343 2660

Fax

0113 343 2669

Address

Media Services
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT