Tagebau Garzweiler Open Pit Lignite Mine, Germany, Map and News

The Tagebau Garzweiler is a large strip mine (Tagebau) in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. It is operated by RWE and used for mining lignite.

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Peru Mining Boom, Visit to Barrick Gold: Lagunas Norte and Pierina

German industry has increased its stake in the mining industry in South America. Peru is currently in the limelight. The nation is one of the largest producers worldwide for copper, silver, gold and zinc. Germany hopes to replace the US as the main supplier of machinery. The German embassy in Peru organises visits to mines for German businessmen and has set up a technological association of German companies.

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Peru Mining Boom