Ffestiniog11 Jan 2023Slate mine seeks young workers as demand rocketsWelsh Slate is struggling to keep up with demand from across the globe, especially from Australia.11 Jan 20238 Nov 2022Historic slate quarry to expand, securing 115 jobsPenrhyn quarry to produce Welsh slate until 2035 after Gwynedd approves expansion of ancient works.8 Nov 202211 Apr 2022Ukraine war sparks steam railways coal shortageBefore the invasion of Ukraine, when supplies were low in the UK, operators turned to Russia.11 Apr 202218 Jan 2022Call to share Unesco status benefits across regionThe slate landscape of north-west Wales became the UK's 33rd World Heritage Site last year.18 Jan 20224 Mar 2021Gwynedd placed in lowest priority for new UK fundPlaid MP accuses UK ministers of "stitch-up" over rural county's ranking for Levelling Up Fund.4 Mar 2021
