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Which minerals are mined near Bathurst in northeastern New Brunswick?

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The region surrounding Bathurst in northeastern New Brunswick is a significant area for the extraction of base-metal ore deposits. Specifically, mining operations in this area produce the following minerals and resources:1

Zinc2
Copper2
Lead2
Silver2
Peat moss2

Additionally, a lead-smelting operation is located in Belledune, a port situated near Bathurst.2