Anything to do with mining is news here and he was quite a guy.
"The colonel has something to do with mining, hasn't he?"
"The goal is to get a good chunk of coin with mining, then go into cultivation," he said.
Most of the Irish immigrant population were involved with mining and labouring.
Toxic emissions, however, will continue, especially with increased mining of methane gas at the site.
They knew his earlier connection with mining and should be able to take his word for it.
Pilot production was underway early in 2005 with full-scale mining expected to begin six months later.
His people are known for their skills with mining and stonemasonry.
In parliament he was involved with sports, agriculture, food, media and mining.
Wales' relationship with mining goes back to ancient times.