Dear Prof. Christian Wolkersdorfer,

I might have the solution that you are looking for.

I am working as a research assistant at the Underground Mining dept. of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany. What is more important is that we run our own Research and Educational Mine "Reiche Zeche" in Freiberg.

The mine has several levels, the majority of which are flooded (under 200m). There is at least one shaft that is also flooded to a certain level and is accessible. For the second one I have to check because I am not 100% sure.

In any case, our department is always open to new collaborations and if our underground mining facilities meet your demands I think it could work out for you.

The Chair of the department is Prof. Helmut Mischo, who is also the director of the research mine. Hereby is his contact information:

email: [email protected]

http://tu-freiberg.de/en/fakultaet3/tiefbau/management

and here are some general information about Reiche Zeche:

http://www.silberbergwerk-freiberg.de/

I would advise that you contact Professor Mischo via email and put me in Cc. to help you with your request.

Best regards and Glückauf!

George Barakos

[email protected]

Thanks George. In this mine we already conducted investigations and they were partly published. Glückauf Christian Wolkersdorfer

This question is related to my PhD work also except that we have flooded open cast mines here? I need help also. Thanks

Hi, I just read something about the water treatment of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall/GB (shall be de-watered for reopening). I just do not know how many shafts there are and which are still/again accessible. Similarly but closer to you, Poehla-Tellerhaeuser might be reopened soon. Maybe the blind shaft is already accessible again?

Cheers