Lead Mine Pass Explained

Lead Mine Pass
Place:South of New Territories, Hong Kong
Pushpin Map:Hong Kong
Pushpin Label Position:top
Products:tungsten, lead, zinc, copper
Discovery Year:1935
Opening Year:1938
Closing Year:1967

Lead Mine Pass is a mountain pass in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It is near Grassy Hill and two walking trails, MacLehose Trail (Stages 7 & 8) and Wilson Trail (Stage 7) intersect at the pass.[1] The pass lies to the north of Shing Mun Reservoir.

History

Mining in Lead Mine Pass

Tungsten ore were discovered in Lead Mine Pass during the time when the Shing Mun Reservoir was being constructed. Mining of tungsten ore began in 1938. However, due to the Korean War, prices of tungsten rose steeply. Leading to an increase of unlicensed mining in the area. These mining activities eventually stopped in 1967, abandoning operations of all the mining facilities.[2]

Other ores, for instance Lead, Zinc and Copper, were found in Lead Mine Pass and mined.

Present day

Mining tunnels and facilities can still be found nowadays. They are dangerous to enter as they have not been maintained and has ceased operations.

See also

External links

22.4125°N 114.158°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lead Mine Pass Campsite . .
  2. Book: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department . Central Ridge and West . Cosmos Books Limited . 9882113273 . Hong Kong . 2006-10-17 . 112 . en, zh.