Environment policy

Sheep grazing around an old fully
restorated tailings impoundment

The Peak District National Park contains the only workable reserves of fluorspar in the UK. Glebe Mines recognise the unique qualities of the Peak District National Park and the sensitivity of the Park to mineral extraction.

Glebe Mines will not seek planning consents for vein mineral extraction sites, which require the sale of host limestone rock. Glebe Mines do not believe that the need for the vein mineral should outweigh all other factors, such as environmental protection.

The extraction on Longstone Edge is a unique operation.  The Company and the PDNPA have reached an agreement to permit controlled limestone sales.  The Company voluntarily surrendered old planning permissions, which had virtually no environmental conditions, in exchange for the grant of a modern consent, which ensured full environmental control and complete restoration.

A popular bird hide installed on a rehabilitated
tailings impoundment

Glebe Mines borrow small parts of the National Park (typical extraction is five years), and then reinstate the land into the ‘Park landscape’ to restoration schemes agreed with the Planning Authority.

Glebe Mines aim to reduce their environmental impact on the National Park by maximising ore supply from their underground sources and secondary production from other existing operations.

Glebe Mines provide well-paid jobs in a rural environment and contribute to the social well being of the National Park whilst working to achieve a high level of environmental 
                                                                      protection.