Implosion heralds mine regeneration.
A deafening explosion rang out across Staithes on Monday afternoon as the redevelopment of Boulby mine took a major step forward.
The old rockshaft tower, which was one of the first structures built when the mine opened over 40 years ago, was demolished as part of a multi-million pound upgrade at Cleveland Potash Ltd.
General manager Phil Baines said: “The installation of the new rockshaft tower is a key element in the major investment programme now underway at Boulby which will allow us to extend the life of the mine for potentially decades to come.”
The 50-metre tall tower, which weighed 2,700 tonnes, was demolished as part of a sophisticated operation that saw it shifted around 50 metres away from the minehead.
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