Copper mining in Lausitz will not start before 2020

The copper mining in the Lausitz will start later than previously
thought. Experts of mining companies and Mining Authority told at a
briefing in Krauschwitz that is not the first ore can be recovered
before 2020. It was originally planned to start early as 2015 with the
promotion. Before about 60 interested people, mainly residents of the
affected region, said the experts how it goes with the copper mining
industry in the coming years.
Decides on KSL 2013 Mining
MDR 1 Radio Saxony
Copper mining in Lusatia

The rights for the reduction of copper ore in the Lausitz region
shared by two companies. White water companies around the copper shale
Lausitz, KSL, is currently investigating the area. CEO Thomas stated
in Lautsch Krauschwitz the construction of the mine in 2014 at the
earliest in view. This would last for six years. Whether the mine can
be built at all, 2013 will be decided. Spokeswoman Pia Verheyen said
the MDR, recently lay before the results of seismic exploration. This
could be derived, where the best location for the mine and mining
methods, which are due to the structures in the ground at all in
question. The results are according to Verheyen now in the planning
for the construction of the mine. Only when it is unclear how the ore
can be mined economically, and whether the security is ensured that
the mine would be built.
Initial drilling at White Water

In addition to the KSL is also the Polish company KGHM, while, in the
Lausitz to drill for copper. He was awarded exploration rights in the
area around white water. KGHM expected to be later than the start of
the KSL copper production. In July of this year saw the first test
drilling. KGHM has been in more than 50 years experience of copper
mining. The company is also one of the world's largest silver
companies.

Actually, should at the event in Saxony Finance Minister Georg Unland
Krauschwitz also occur, and on copper mining in Lausitz lecture. But
he had previously suffered from a panel in white water, a faint and
was taken to hospital.
Copper: Valuable Treasure of the Lausitz

Stored in the Lausitz valuable copper shale. There are currently
drilling to explore how rich are the deposits. It is still unclear
whether the copper is mined.