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AditNow - for the mine explorer and mining historian

AditNow is the leading web site and forum for the mine explorer, as well as industrial archaeologists and historians. If you have an interest in mine exploration or mining history you will find thousands of mines in the UK and international mines as well as tens of thousands of photos of mines and a vast resource of mining articles and historical documents.

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Do you have photographs of mines that you can share? Historical photographs, modern day exploration photographs, below ground photographs and above ground mining related photographs are all welcome as we build up a permanent resource for all interested parties.

If you would like to contribute to the site please feel free to register. You are also most welcome to contribute to the forum and of course to use the site as a resource and information tool!

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Upcoming Events & Meets


Trips for Mine Explorers and Mining History Enthusiasts AditNow runs a good number of events and meets for the mine explorer and mining heritage enthusiast each year.

These range from sporting SRT style explorations, to walks around sites of historic interest, to organised visits to working mines.

We also run beginner trips designed to offer an easy introduction to mine exploring.

Next Event


Moel Fferna Trip May 2010
02/05/2010 at 10:00
It's already been over a year since AN last visited Moel Fferna, and if you're familiar with this impressive slate mine you'll know that's far too lon...

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NAMHO Conference 2010
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NAMHO Conference 2010
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NAMHO Conference 2010
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