From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-37879270 6 Nov 2016:
"Wrexham's Minera Quarry could be 'spectacular reserve'.
A disused quarry near Wrexham looks set to be taken over by the North Wales Wildlife Trust to create a "spectacular" nature reserve.
The Minera quarry, which mined limestone for more than 200 years, closed in 1994.
It is home to varied habitats, including wildflower-rich meadows, and parts have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Owners Tarmac will present the proposal to its board by the end of the year.
The trust said it was working with Tarmac to develop the details of the site transfer.
Simon Mills, North Wales Wildlife Trust trustee, said: "We, along with support from Minera Quarry Trust, have been in discussions with Tarmac for many years on the possible transfer of the quarry to the Trust and we hope this will soon happen."
Lloyd McInally, Tarmac's property estates manager, said the firm felt the trust were "the right group" to enhance the site for "future generations".
The site is also home to a network of caves and tunnels."
Hopefully a change of ownership would not result in access implications for cavers. Maybe a matter for Cambrian Caving Council?
"Wrexham's Minera Quarry could be 'spectacular reserve'.
A disused quarry near Wrexham looks set to be taken over by the North Wales Wildlife Trust to create a "spectacular" nature reserve.
The Minera quarry, which mined limestone for more than 200 years, closed in 1994.
It is home to varied habitats, including wildflower-rich meadows, and parts have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Owners Tarmac will present the proposal to its board by the end of the year.
The trust said it was working with Tarmac to develop the details of the site transfer.
Simon Mills, North Wales Wildlife Trust trustee, said: "We, along with support from Minera Quarry Trust, have been in discussions with Tarmac for many years on the possible transfer of the quarry to the Trust and we hope this will soon happen."
Lloyd McInally, Tarmac's property estates manager, said the firm felt the trust were "the right group" to enhance the site for "future generations".
The site is also home to a network of caves and tunnels."
Hopefully a change of ownership would not result in access implications for cavers. Maybe a matter for Cambrian Caving Council?