Lisheen

Lisheen

The Lisheen lead and zinc mine is located in Co. Tipperary, Irish Midlands, Ireland, and fully owned by mining company Anglo American plc. It is operated by Anglo Base Metals, a subsidiary of Anglo American plc.

Geology

Lisheen is an example of a carbonate hosted lead zinc ore deposit, and the type example of the Irish Type classification thereof.

Lisheen also refers to a townland in Ballynacally, County Clare. It is the home of the Maher family, among others.

See also

* Sedimentary exhalative deposits
* Ore genesis
* Mining


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