A new zinc discovery in Ireland could lead to increased demand for mineral extraction equipment such as heavy duty conveyors.
Connemara Mining has discovered two new zinc-lead mineralisations at the site of its operations in Stonepark North, Limerick.
Both of the new discoveries are believed to boast high-grade yields and could see the mining company investing in additional bulk materials handling equipment at the site.
John Teeling, chairman of Connemara, said: "The Stonepark discovery in Limerick is getting bigger and better.
"The fact that these high grade results are at the same depth as Stonepark North and of similar geological character suggests an extension."
Mr Teeling added that early evidence suggests a significant undiscovered orebody at the Stonepark North site.
The new zone is situated approximately two kilometres north of the original discovery at Stonepark.
Earlier this year, a Connemara drilling operation at Pallasgreen revealed a large body of zinc that could lead to the opening of one of Ireland’s largest mines.
