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Eraku Sketa Mine Ruins

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    Location: Zarautz, Urola Costa, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain

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    November 13, 2023

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    In the last years of the 19th century, the over-exploitation of Vizcay's iron deposits was evident. Supported by the development of new exploitation technologies, Belgian, French and English companies are interested in the mining reserves of Gipuzkoa: Zerain, Mutiloa, Berastegi, Irun, Arditurri and, in the present case, those of Andazarrate in Asteasu, where they have mined important iron ore: hematite, with a metal content of 47-48%
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    April 23, 2023

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    Abandoned mine right on the coast
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