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November 24, 2007
| Owner |
Nyrstar |
| Background |
Formerly
- Asturienne France
- Umicore
2007 -
Nystar today announced that as of 31 August 2007 it had taken ownership of
the zinc and lead smelting and alloying assests of Umicore and Zinifex,
thereby formally launching the company and creating the world’s largest zinc
producer. |
| Location |
Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
F-59950, Auby
France |
| Website |
www.nyrstar.com
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| Plant
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Auby |
| Coordinates |
50º 24' 30" N, 3º 4' 35" E |
| Type of Plant |
Metallurgical |
| Gas Source |
Zn |
| Plant
Capacity |
551 MTPD |
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| General |
The Auby smelter is
located in the town of Auby in the north of France, approximately 35
kilometres south of the city of Lille. The plant is situated on a site of
138 hectares. It is adjacent to the canal de la Deûle, which connects to the
seaport of Calais, and is well connected to several motorways. Zinc smelting
at the site dates back to 1869. |
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