The mine produced 68.552 tons of zinc and 22.110 tons of lead in 2009.

In a press release, the company also announced that in 2010 it plans to invest $15.9 in mine development and new equipment, plus $1.6 million in mining exploration.

Source: Breakwater Resources

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