Tara Mine

19771,000 m deepZinc/Lead

CountryIreland

RegionCounty Meath

Year Opened1977

Size/Depth1,000 m deep

MineralZinc/Lead

About Tara Mine

The largest zinc mine in Europe. Discovered in 1970 near the historic hill of Tara. Production began in 1977. Workings reach about 1,000 m deep. One of the biggest zinc ore bodies ever found. Made Ireland a major zinc producer for decades.

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