There was also some iron mining, beginning in the 15th century, and phased out after 1798.

When the economy of the iron mining area collapsed, the family doctor had no money.

The iron works closed in 1858, though iron mining continued in the area until the 1980s.

Besides iron mining, copper mining occasionally played a role.

As deposits were depleted, the iron mining industry began to diminish by the mid-19th century.