Where is lignite mined in Saxony-Anhalt?

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Saxony-Anhalt The cathedral at Magdeburg, Germany.

In Saxony-Anhalt, lignite is mined in several locations within the southeastern part of the state. These deposits are part of the Central German Coalfield, which straddles the border between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, with an additional small area extending into adjacent Thuringia.1