 The mine was known as North Wheal Alfred under a fresh lease in 1852 and soon after reverted to its old name of Boiling Well.The mine continued until 1862 producing 3,906 tons of copper ore, 459 tons of lead ore, 54 tons of blende and 5,000 ounces of silver.The mine had a poor reputation with the saying ″on boiling mine payday″, meaning never.