In May 1952, the large-capacity railway, the pre-crusher plant, the feed bunker, the belt bridges and the extension of the flotation were completed and put into operation.
The mining of …

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February 16, 2025

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In the primary crusher, the ore-bearing rock was crushed before being transported to the round bunker by conveyor belts. Source: Information board on site

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April 5, 2020

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History of lead ore mining, unfortunately there are no more buildings

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Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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