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El Socavón Mine
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January 27, 2024
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An example of the importance of the metallurgical activity that took place in the Sierra Espadán are the remains of the currently abandoned Hembral mining complex, where, among other things, remains of the El Socavón mine can be seen, consisting of the landfill and the engine, rails, wagons and the cavity, which is currently closed due to its potential danger. This was the last exploitation in the 1970s to extract cinnabar, also known as vermilion because of its color, a mineral composed primarily of mercury and used to separate gold and silver from other minerals.
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Elevation 630 m
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