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Daily Record
National
Stephen Norris

Mining firm prospecting for rare metals in Kirkcudbrightshire hits a snag

The company prospecting for rare metals in Kirkcudbrightshire has hit a snag – in Tanzania.

Walkabout Resources (WKT) is currently examining the potential for mining the Galloway hills for gold, silver, nickel and other ores.

Blackcraig, a former lead mining area below Cairnsmore of Fleet, and Glenhead near Loch Trool are top of the prospecting list.

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