Nina's Blog - Saturday 11th April 2026

Saturday 11th April 2026, 14:09

Sitting in my favourite café, Skaperverket in Tønsberg, having my usual raspberry cheesecake and chili mocca.

It's a very pleasant day, lots of sun, no wind, warm enough to wear a light jacket and not need a jumper under it.

Posted a parcel, got the propane canister refilled, visited three charity shops and didn't buy anything!

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ninalanyon · 70-79, T

Saturday 11th April 2026, 14:59

Just skimmed The Guardian and found this

To Dalradian Gold, a US-owned mining company that wants to extract the mineral from these hills, the proposed development could bring hundreds of jobs, a large tax windfall for the exchequer – and quite spectacular riches for its owners.

As well as dazzlingly valuable seams of gold, these fields and bogs also sit above significant reserves of silver, copper and critical minerals including antimony and tellurium. At current prices, the known gold reserves alone at the site are worth at least £21bn.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/11/omagh-northern-ireland-gold-mine-21bn-inquiry

If it is so valuable why does the state not buy the land and exploit it directly? No need to involve a foreign investment company.