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The enchanting Journey through the talc of mine Paola

Slant connecting to upper yards
Slant connecting to upper yards
© Archivio Ecomuseo delle Miniere e della Val Germanasca (Photo: Borra)
The slant allowed the access to upper level mining yards. The mined talc was carried downward thanks to the employment of two slides and two hoppers (one for the white variety and one for the grey one). Subsequently it was loaded on the wagons and transported to the mine Gianna.
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