Ormonde Mining facing fresh production delays

Commercialisation of the potentially lucrative Spanish mineral mine being developed by Co Meath-based prospecting firm, Ormonde Mining, is likely to be delayed until next year.

However, the lifespan of the highly-rated Barruecopardo tungsten mine, near Salamanca, is likely to be lengthened, from the original estimate of nine years, up to 14 years.

This is because the original estimate was based on drilling results from depths of 80-250 metres.