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Gémonval Coal Mines
The Gémonval coal Mining, mines are situated in eastern France, on the border between the departments of Haute-Saône and Doubs. The mines were operational for two distinct periods: the first between 1826 and 1847, following the granting of a concession, and the second in the 1940s by the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, Bureau of Geological and Geophysical Research (BRGG). These periods were interspersed with several attempts at revival. In the 1830s, the mine was subject to significant stock market speculation. The Gémonval Haute-Saône Keuperian coalfield, keuper coal was used primarily for fueling boilers for concentrating brine from , particularly at , and for nearby Forge, forges. Additionally, the mines marketed pyrite from Coal preparation plant, coal washing for the chemical industry. At the beginning of the 21st century, vestiges of this activity, including mine entrances, Spoil tip, spoil heaps, and ruins, still exist. Location The Gémonval conces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1826
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Courchaton
Courchaton () is a former commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. On 1 January 2025, it was merged into the new commune of Belles-Fontaines. See also *Communes of the Haute-Saône department The following is a list of the 536 communes in the French department of Haute-Saône. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2025):Former communes of Haute-Saône {{Lure-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanzy Mining Museum
The Blanzy Mining Museum (French language, French: ''Musée de la Mine de Blanzy)'' is a French museum dedicated to the history of the Saône-et-Loire coal basin, recognized as a Museum of France, Musée de France. Established in 1978, it is located on the former mining site in the commune of Blanzy, Saône-et-Loire. History of the mining site The Blanzy site, alongside Montceau-les-Mines, was one of three coal mining basins in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Burgundy, with mining activities dating back to the 16th century. Operations at the site included underground extraction ("Fond") until 1992 and surface activities ("Jour") until 2000. Originally part of the barony of Montcenis, the site was operated by François de la Chaise from 1761 to 1776, followed by Roettier de la Tour (1776–1777), the Desgrange-Happey-Joly et Cie company (1777–1779), and Renard et Cie until 1782. François de la Chaise resumed operations from 1782 to 1786 before relinquishing rights to the Montcenis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
