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LahntalLandkreis Limburg-WeilburgWeilmünsterTunnel entrance of the Mehlbach mine
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LahntalLandkreis Limburg-WeilburgWeilmünsterTunnel entrance of the Mehlbach mine
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March 8, 2021
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The Mehlbach mine was a silver, lead and copper mine near Weilmünster. Pale ores containing silver were mined. Of the 125 mines for copper, lead, zinc and silver in the Lahnmulde, it is considered the most productive.
Slate was also mined from the 16th century and iron in the 19th century.
The first documentary mention was in 1495, the shutdown took place in 1921, so mining was carried out on the Mehlbach mine for over 426 years.
Slate was also mined from the 16th century and iron in the 19th century.
The first documentary mention was in 1495, the shutdown took place in 1921, so mining was carried out on the Mehlbach mine for over 426 years.
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