Erzberg mine

Summary

The Erzberg mine is a large open-pit mine located in Eisenerz, Styria, in the central-western part of Austria, 60 km north-west of Graz and 260 km south-west of the capital, Vienna. Erzberg represents the largest iron ore reserves in Austria, having estimated reserves of 235 million tonnes of ore.[1][2] The mine produces around 2,153,000 tonnes of iron ore per year.[2] It is also the site of the annual Erzberg Rodeo hard enduro race.

Erzberg mine
Location
Erzberg mine is located in Austria
Erzberg mine
Erzberg mine
Location in Austria
LocationEisenerz
TownStyria
CountryAustria
Coordinates47°31′30″N 014°54′42″E / 47.52500°N 14.91167°E / 47.52500; 14.91167
Production
ProductsIron ore
Production2,153,000 tonnes of iron ore
Financial year2008
Owner
CompanyVoestalpine

References edit

  1. ^ "Austrian site: Erzberg mine". brgm.fr. 2010. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
  2. ^ a b "Mining Industry in Austria" (PDF). US Geological Survey (USGS). 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
 
Northwest side of Erzberg and the town Eisenerz
 
Different layers of the mountain being mined for ore