largest open mine in europe
The Palabora Open Pit â mechanically excavated by Palabora Mining Company, in Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province. The pit is 898m deep and 1846m across on top. Voorspoed diamond mine; Spain. Corta Atalaya â the largest open-pit mine in Europe and was at one time the largest in the world. Sierra Menera â Sistema IbÃ©rico Cerro Colorado â second largest polymetallic sulphides deposit in Europe.