The Transport of Tin Ore in Portugal. In the recently
4th November 1924, Page 7
4th November 1924
Page 7
Page 7, 4th November 1924
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issued prospectus of the Mondego Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., it is stated that the .property to be exploited is approximately four miles from Belmonte Station. A good macadamized road connects the station with the site so that the ore will most 'probably be carried to the railhead by motor lorries.
It is noted that the cost of carrying one ton of ore by rail 200 miles to Lisbon is 20s. It would almost seem preferable to 'transport all ore direct by road to Oporto, which is only about 100 miles distant and is, moreover, 175 miles closer to British ports than Lisbon. Again, a direct road connects Belmonte Station with the small port of Aveiro, about 70 miles away. '