Abandoned lead(-zinc) mine.
Discovered in the 1930s, abandoned in 1992.
Located roughly 30 km NE of Swakopmund.
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References
- LIEBENBERG W.R., ORTLEPP R.J.: MINERALOGICAL REPORT ON SAMPLES OF ORE FROM THE NAMIB LEAD MINE. 1958-0025 (Report) BG09
- Bezing, L. von, Bode, R. & Jahn, S. (2007): Namibia. Mineralien und Fundstellen. Edition Schloss Freudenstein, Bode Verlag, Haltern, 856 pp. (in German)
- Kleser, T. & Berghäuser, M. (2008): Vanadinit und weitere Mineralien aus der Namib Lead Mine. Mineralien-Welt 19 (4), 94-104 (in German).
- Krassmann, T. & Kolitsch, U., in preparation (several zinc and iron sulphates and other minerals new for the locality).
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