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Luigi D'Imperio
October 10, 2025
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The Planu Sartu mine is located on the limestone plateau west of Buggerru. Discovered in 1869, it reached its peak in the early 20th century, employing over 2,700 workers. Calamine, a zinc ore, was mined here, processed both open-pit and underground. The Henry Tunnel, still visible, connected the underground worksites to the Buggerru washery. Operation continued until the 1950s, when the deposits were exhausted and the mine closed permanently.
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