Hambach surface mine
The Tagebau Hambach is a large open-pit coal mine in Niederzier and Elsdorf, North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany. It is operated by RWE and used for mining lignite.
The mine is on the site of the ancient Hambach Forest, which was purchased by RWE in... Wikipedia
Company: RWE
Coordinates: 50°54′39″N 6°30′10″E / 50.91083°N 6.50278°E
Location: Niederzier and Elsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Opened: 1978