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Dorothea Exploration Tunnel (Grube Dorothea)

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Dorothea Exploration Tunnel (Grube Dorothea)

Dorothea Exploration Tunnel (Grube Dorothea)

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    July 7, 2025

    The Dorothea mine was created as an exploration tunnel in 1988. The primary target here was to find barite. However, this mineral is not economically viable because it is too heavily interspersed with iron and manganese ores.

    During the construction of the tunnel, remnants of the old Dorothea mine, first mentioned in 1536, were also discovered.

    Operation of the exploration tunnel was discontinued in 1992. Further explorations were conducted between 2007 and 2009, but these activities have since ceased completely.

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