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Port Pirie Lead Smelter (Australia)


The settlement was founded in 1845 and is the site of the world's largest lead smelter, operated by Nyrstar. It also produces refined silver, zinc, copper and gold.
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Latitude: -33.1743
Longitude: 138.0158

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