Scoop: Anglo American Dives Deeper into German Territory for More Resources
Firm broadens quest for base materials in southern Lower Saxony region - Company broadens its quest for raw resources in the southern region of Lower Saxony
Hey there! Let's get straight to the point - Anglo American's mining game is heating up in Germany! The mining giant is expanding its operations in Southern Lower Saxony, and this ain't no trivial move. They're now diving into the search for precious salts along with metals, as reported by the Lower Saxony State Mining Authority LBEG.
So, what's the deal with this Southern Lower Saxony gig? Think of it as a geological treasure trove - a 1,961 sq km region called Leine-Salt, nestled in the western Harz foreland. This area, found south of Hildesheim and Salzgitter, and north of Göttingen, hosts some cool cities like Einbeck, Seesen, and Herzberg am Harz.
Anglo American's plane, equipped with a georadar, taking off from Hildesheim, has already been sniffing around for deposits of copper, lead, gold, or silver underground. Now, they've got themselves a permit valid until the end of 2028, covering the search for salts, metals, and more.
And it's not just Lower Saxony that's getting this resourceful treatment. Anglo American is also probing around in Thuringia - an exploration and test drilling are already underway there. If they strike a miner's gold, they'll need another permit to proceed with economic mining.
Why the focus on Europe, you ask? Well, copper - a critical material for the energy transition and economic development, as a spokesperson for Anglo American's parent company puts it - is crucial. By ensuring responsible raw material extraction, Anglo American aims to mine more of these essential resources in Europe.
Let's talk about the history of mining in Germany - the Harz region stands tall as the largest and oldest mining region in Europe. The first hints of mining activities here date back over 3,000 years, with silver, copper, lead, and zinc being mined on a large scale over the centuries. The last mine shut its doors in 2007, but Anglo American's arrival could signal a new era of extraction in this Mid-Mountain treasure trove.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story!
- Anglo American's operations in Southern Lower Saxony extend beyond metals, as they recently secured a permit for vocational training in the search for salts, metals, and more, lasting until 2028.
- Beneath the cities of Einbeck, Seesen, and Herzberg am Harz, in the Leine-Salt region of Lower Saxony, Anglo American's georadar-equipped plane continues its search for copper, lead, gold, silver, and now, salts.
- Anglo American's exploration and test drilling in Thuringia carry the potential for further mining permits, as they delve into the industry's future in Saxony.
- In light of copper's importance in both the energy transition and economic development, Anglo American looks forward to contributing to responsible raw material extraction across Europe, mirroring Saxony's rich mining history that dates back over 3,000 years.
