The mine
concept
Exploiting the brownfield advantage.
The Zinnwald project will be an unusual mix of old and new as we “upcycle” some of the historic underground infrastructure in the area, including access tunnels and underground caverns.
- New MinePlanned site of the new mine, near the Czech border.
- Zinnwald Deposit Ore travels down instead of up: Instead of hauling thousands of tonnes of rock to the surface daily, the ore body can be accessed from underneath, at a depth of about 300m.
- Altenberg Tin MineThe Altenberg tin mine will remain closed, but its underground facilities can be repurposed. Its large spaces can be used for the pre-crushing of the ore, reducing the impact of noise and dust.
- Existing Access TunnelA 4 km-long underground tunnel, constructed in 1991, remains in excellent condition. We estimate that a tunnel of this size would cost up to €20 million to build today.
- New TunnelBy connecting the new mine to the existing tunnel via an underground ramp, electric haulage can be used to move the ore on a downward slope from the mine to the tunnel exit.
- Tunnel ExitTunnel exit, site of processing plant.
- Potential To ExpandNumerous additional deposits in the surrounding area offer potential to expand and extend the life of the mine.
Why
Zinnwald Lithium?
Zinnwald Lithium is seeking to build a world-leading, highly economic business that will uphold high environmental standards. Find out more about the investment case.
Highlights of the March 2024 operational update
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Highlights of the revised mineral resource estimate
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Zinnwald Lithium & Metso Advance Joint Testwork Programme
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