East Tennessee Zinc Company - New Market, Tn
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 36° 04.834 W 083° 36.953
17S E 264451 N 3996052
Zinc ore is mined from open pit in east Tennessee
Waymark Code: WM63YY
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2009
Views: 7
Opened in Nov 2006 when ore prices soared 300%, this site was temporarily closed Feb 3, 2009 due to falling zinc prices. Will reopen when the market recovers.
Mine Type: Working Mine
Mineral Collecting: Not Known
Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal
Operation: Opencast Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Per sign: Safety Glasses, Hard Hats, and Steel Toe Shoes are Required beyond this point. All vehicles entering and leaving the property are subject to search.
Any Other information:
1977 W Highway 11E, New Market, TN
Any associated website: Not listed
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Optional photograph welcomed.
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