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Which natural resources are mined in the Thuringian Basin?
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Wartburg, Eisenach, Ger.
The natural resources mined or extracted in the Thuringian Basin include:
- Lignite: Worked in the northern part of the basin.12
- Potash: Also worked in the northern region.12
- Natural gas: Pumped from the western part of the basin.2