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Mine in Barruecopardo, Salamanca, Spain
Barruecopardo mine
Location
Barruecopardo mine is located in SpainBarruecopardo mineBarruecopardo mineLocation in Spain
LocationBarruecopardo, Salamanca
CountrySpain
Coordinates41°02′55″N 6°40′00″W / 41.04861°N 6.66667°W / 41.04861; -6.66667
Production
ProductsTungsten
Owner
CompanySaloro SLU

The Barruecopardo mine is a large open pit mine located in the western part of Spain in Province of Salamanca. Barruecopardo represents one of the largest tungsten reserves in Spain having estimated reserves of 10.9 million tonnes of ore grading 0.45% tungsten.

The mine closed in the early 1980s. Saloro SLU redeveloped the site and production recommenced in early 2019.

References

  1. "Overview – Saloro".
  2. "Mineral industry of Spain" (PDF). minerals.usgs.gov. 2009. Retrieved 2013-06-29.
  3. "Overview – Saloro".
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