Skorpion Zinc Mine

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Anglo American mines the Skorpion deposit and produces 150,000 tons of special high grade zinc per annum.It has estimated proven and probable reserves of 21,4 million t grading at 10,5% zinc. The Skorpion zinc mine and refinery is near Rosh Pinah, in southern Namibia and approximately 85 km north-east of Oranjemund and 25 km north-west of Rosh Pinah.


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Coordinates:   27°48'43"S   16°36'12"E
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