I recently came across this abandoned mine near the area known as Lead Mine Pass. Thought I would share some photos! I don't know how deep the mine would've gone because there's a mound of dirt (possible collapse) about 20 metres in. <Read more ...>
Some constructions can still be found in the relevant area, e.g. this two-tier cave. There's another one with 3-tier. All others are small and short dead-end ones.
Further downhill along the trail, there's the ruin of the office with a fireplace, ... the ceiling hasn't collapsed. A group of tanks can also be found closer to the path junction in the south.
A pal said that several decades ago, some villagers told him that there were confrontations between different parties against the profits of the mine. Even explosives were used during fightings. <Read more ...>