Bleiberg Zinc Lead Germanium Project
Bleiberg, Austria
The Bleiberg Project, located in Carinthia, Austria, is a historic zinc-lead-germanium mining district with a 700-year production history. Battery Age Minerals has significantly expanded the project area from 80 km² to 142 km², securing a dominant position across a highly prospective 26km mineralized corridor.
Project Highlights
Significant Land Expansion – Project area increased to 142 km², consolidating one of Europe’s most prospective germanium-rich districts.
High-Value Critical Minerals – Historic production of 172 tonnes of germanium, a strategic metal used in semiconductors, fiber optics, and defense technologies.
Ge76 Confirmed in Historic Concentrate – Recent testing confirmed the presence of Germanium-76 (Ge76) in historic mining concentrates, reinforcing Bleiberg’s potential as a supplier of high-purity materials for the semiconductor and high-tech industries.
First Mover Advantage – Positioned to secure alternative germanium supply as global demand surges amid recent Chinese export restrictions.
Advancing Exploration – Ongoing fieldwork and upcoming maiden drill program in 2025 to assess the potential of historic workings, concentrates, and tailings.
A Historic Mine with a Critical Future
The Bleiberg Mine has been a major global producer of germanium, zinc, and lead, ranking as the 6th largest germanium supplier worldwide before its closure. As global demand for high-tech materials grows, Battery Age Minerals is focused on unlocking the next phase of development at Bleiberg, aiming to redefine the project’s economic potential. The Bleiberg West Extension, added in early 2025, enhances exploration opportunities along a 26km highly prospective corridor, with strong indications of mineralization extending beyond the historical mine area.
Germanium-76: A Strategic High-Tech Material
- Semiconductors – Essential for advanced electronics and next-generation
- Infrared Optics & Fiber-Optic Systems – Critical for high-performance communication networks.
- Defense & Energy Security – Identified by NATO as one of 12 essential raw materials for defense technologies.
Battery Age’s exploration strategy includes:
- Upcoming Drilling Program – Targeting high-priority zones in 2025 to confirm scale and grade.
- Fieldwork & Sampling – Evaluating historic concentrate and tailings for germanium potential.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborating with local authorities and industry partners.
With a strategic landholding, historical production pedigree, and growing market demand, Bleiberg is a key project in Battery Age’s portfolio, reinforcing its role as a critical minerals leader in Europe.
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