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Tala Hamza Mine Ranks Among the Largest Lead and Zinc Mines in the World.. Report Reveals

April 5, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
Tala Hamza Mine Ranks Among the Largest Lead and Zinc Mines in the World.. Report Reveals

The zinc and lead mine in Tala Hamza and Amezour in Bejaia is expected to rank seventh globally in zinc production, with a capacity of 170,000 tons annually, which approaches the production levels of some major European mines, enhancing Algeria's position among the top global producers, according to a report from a specialized energy research platform. According to the report, the project relies on reserves estimated at about 54 million tons, of which 34 million tons are extractable, with a mineral composition of 78% zinc and 22% lead, extending over approximately 23.4 hectares, placing it among the largest mines globally in terms of reserves, and giving Algeria a leading position among the top three countries globally in zinc reserves. See the full content...

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