Lisheen
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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.
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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.
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