The mining firm went bankrupt due to a combination of factors, including declining ore prices, rising production costs, and mismanagement. The company had been struggling for several years, and the bankruptcy was the culmination of a long period of financial difficulty. The bankruptcy had a significant impact on the local community, as the mining firm was a major employer.
Victorian Virtuoso: The Life and Legacy of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava