GALWAY, IRELAND--November 27, 2013 --Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) Europe's largest lead and zinc mine, the Tara Mine in Navan, Ireland, has won an extension that will allow the mine to operate for a further 10 years.

The Irish Government has granted the extension to mine operator, Boliden Tara Mines Limited, a decision that will save more than 650 jobs.