Metal mining and the Tyne - Dr James Fielding

Join us to learn about the fascinating historical and geological context to the once booming metal mining industry in the Tyne catchment, together with an overview of the lasting environmental and ecological impacts of the industry.

We'll also be showcasing some of the remediation work that the Tyne Rivers Trust and partners have been undertaking to tackle the problem.

About the speaker

Dr James Fielding has enjoyed a career in universities, national research institutes and industry across the world specialising in geochemical and ecological indicators of water quality, and paleoenvironmental and climate reconstruction.

In 2024, James returned home to the North East to take on his current role as Tyne Mining Legacy Project Manager at the Tyne Rivers Trust.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Please book by midday on Wednesday 6 May.
• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.

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This event has been organised by the North East regional committee.

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