# Zinc and lead exploration in Piekar Śląskie

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zinc-and-lead-exploration-in-piekar-lskie
> Updated: 2026-08-25T07:34:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment granted a concession to Ferrite Resources Polska to explore for zinc and lead ore deposits in the Dąbrówka Wielka district of Piekar Śląskie. This decision was made despite three negative opinions from local municipal authorities, who expressed strong opposition and vowed to use legal steps to prevent the return of the mining industry to the area.

By late August, the Canadian-Australian company had proceeded with its geological work, completing nine deep drill holes reaching depths of up to one kilometer. While the company has focused its activities on private plots to navigate local attempts to prohibit work on municipal land, residents and officials remain concerned that the exploration could lead to the reactivation of large-scale mining operations in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Ferrite Resources explores for zinc and lead in Piekar Śląskich

Ferrite Resources is exploring for zinc and lead in Piekar Śląskich, Poland, despite strong opposition from local municipal authorities regarding potential future mining.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferrite-resources-explores-for-zinc-and-lead-in-piekar-lskich

### 2026-08-09: Piekar Śląskie authorities oppose new mining exploration

The Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has approved geological exploration for zinc and lead in Piekar Śląskie, despite strong opposition from local municipal authorities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piekar-lskie-authorities-oppose-new-mining-exploration

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