Who owns Tara Mine?

Who owns Tara Mine?

Boliden
Tara Mine is operated by Boliden. It is the largest zinc mine in Europe and the eighth largest in the world producing 200,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate and 40,000 tonnes of lead concentrate annually….Tara Mine.

How long will the Tara Mines last?

The new find – called Tara Deep – will also make Tara one of the world’s deepest mines, with fresh ore located up to 1.9km below the surface. Industry insiders reckon the mine, the eighth-largest zinc mine in the world, could still be producing ore in 20 years’ time. That would give it a lifespan of at least 60 years.

What does Tara mines produce?

Tara in Ireland is Europe’s largest zinc mine and also one of the largest in a global comparison. Since mining began in 1977, more than 85 million tonnes of ore have been extracted. Boliden acquired the mine in 2004.

What depth is Tara Mines?

Tara Deep could extend to a depth of 1,900 metres, making it the deepest area of Irish earth explored. Most of the mine’s work takes place between 750m and 900m below the surface along a 500-kilometre network of tunnels.

How many people work in the Tara Mines?

580 people
Located at Knockumber, outside Navan in Co Meath, Tara is the largest zinc mine in Europe. The facility employs 580 people directly and mines about 2.6 million tonnes of ore every year.

How much zinc does Ireland produce?

In 2015, Ireland was the world’s 10th largest zinc producing nation with 230,000 tonnes produced. Ireland is ranked number one for zinc per square kilometre in the world and number two for lead.

Why is Tara Mines in the news?

Production in Tara Mines in Co Meath has been stopped due to increased water flows into the mine. In a statement, Boliden – owner of the mines – said the increased water flow “resulted from drilling of a pilot raisebore hole for a ventilation shaft”.

What age are the rocks hosting major Pb Zn ore deposits in Ireland?

The Dalradian metamorphic rocks of the North- Western Basement, where good zinc-lead intersections have been found, and in the cover rocks of Carboniferous age. All modern discoveries have been at shallow levels (< 200m), suggesting that deeper deposits remain to be discovered.

Is Tara mines flooded?

“The water flow that comes in exceeds our pumping capacity in the mine.No the mine (is not flooded) at the moment. We are preparing at the moment to protect the infrastructure in the mine and so on. Moving equipment and our main focus is to close drain holes and stop the water flow.

How was Tara Mines discovered?

It was discovered in 1970 by drilling a prominent shallow soil Zn-Pb anomaly (OBrien and Romer, 1971). Fig. 1. Geologic map of the Navan area showing the location of the orebody, initial seismic lines and the Tara Deep target (Boliden Tara data; McConnell et al., 2001).

Where is the Tara Mine?

Tara’s pioneering environmental programmes have received recognition with an award from the Irish Government. The Tara lead and zinc mine is located at Navan, County Meath, approximately 50km northwest of Dublin.

What is the history of Navan’s Tara Mines?

The Boliden Tara Mines in Navan started development in 1974 with production commencing in 1977. Over the years, the mining methods evolved from top-slice and bench to various types of open stoping.

Why choose Tara resources?

Tara Resources AG is developing the Brskovo mine in Montenegro, which has the potential to be one of the largest and lowest cost zinc mines in Europe. Tara Resources is committed to protecting the environment, promoting the health and safety of its employees, respecting local culture and values, and striving to be an exemplary corporate citizen.

How is the ore processed at Tara?

Since the ore at Tara is metallurgically simple, only one concentration process is needed and all process water can be recirculated. All water from the mine is pumped into settling ponds, and excess water is discharged after acidity has been neutralised with lime.