Sergey Atanasov

Varba-Batantsi Lead, Zinc Mine Celebrates Official Restart

The Varba-Batantsi mine near the southern Bulgarian town of Madan will be officially reopened Saturday after a 15-year break.

Sergey Atanasov, CEO of Gorubso-Madan, said that the mine had restarted its production activity in July, registering an output of around 2500 tonnes, adding that the August report would be 1000 above that rate.

Varba-Batantsi Lead, Zinc Mine in Southern Bulgaria to Open in July

The investments in the Varba-Batantsi mine near Madan, which is to open in July, amount to around BGN 15 M.

Sergey Atanasov, CEO of Bulgaria's Gorubso Madan metal mines, announced that a total of 120 people were working at the Varba-Batantsi mine, with 150 people to be involved in the production process, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.