Meuro mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Brandenburg | |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | |
| Products | Coal |
| Production | 300 Million tons |
| Type | Open-pit mining |
| History | |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Closed | 1999 |
| Owner | |
| Company | LMBV |
The Meuro mine was a former open-cast mine located in the state of Brandenburg, Germany that was in operation from 1958 to 1999. It was a source of lignite, often referred to as brown coal, which was used in local factories and power stations. It was one of a number of mines in the Lusatia area which left a massive water debt when the water was pumped out for the operation of the mine. This had to be remediated by the company, Lausitzer und Mitteldeutsche Bergbau-Verwaltungsgesellschaft (LMBV), a state-owned company. The area was flooded and converted into a multi-use recreation and tourism area.