Starting from the alighting location, follow the Twisk to Shek Lung Kung Recommended Route for about 2.8 km to reach the Sheung Tong and Lin Fa Shan Wolframite Mine. In the 1950s to 60s, Sheung Tong and Lin Fa Shan were key areas for wolframite mining in the New Territories. Tungsten metal (extracted from wolframite) is the essential element of military weapons and bullets. As the situation in Asia was tense, global demand for wolframite skyrocketed while supply was short, causing prices of wolframite to soar, resulting in wolframite ore being called "black gold" at that time. Following World War II, Hong Kong's population grew, creating an enormous demand for jobs. The Sheung Tong and Lin Fa Shan area attracted large crowds for mining. Despite the remote location of the mines, thousands of people made the arduous journey across hills and streams to mine their fortune. Simple tools like pickaxe and shovels were used for excavation. These tools were not durable for digging hard rock, thus the adits were short and shallow, restricting the speed and scale of extraction. To date, most of the mining area is covered by thick vegetation.

When visiting the attraction, please respect the relics and refrain from entering. After the visit, you may continue to the second half of the Twisk to Shek Lung Kung Recommended Route towards Shek Lung Kung. Along the way, you will pass the Lin Fa Shan Public School. Take some time to stop and learn about the history of this school and its important role in the community.

Locals of the New Territories called wolframite ore as
“hak kam” (black gold) in Chinese in the 1950s.
“Black” referred to its colour; and “gold” referred to its values.

A local newspaper article in 1951 describing miners received around HKD30 for 6 hours of work.

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Wolframite – short, black prismatic crystals.