Zeche Prosper, Coal mine complex in Bottrop, Germany
The coal mine includes a Malakoff tower, multiple shaft towers, and mechanical facilities spread across an industrial site measuring several hectares.
The mine began operations in 1856 when prominent business families established the Arenberg Mining and Smelting Company, marking the start of industrial coal extraction.
The facility represents the industrial heritage of the Ruhr region, where generations of miners worked to extract coal until its closure in 2018.
The mine reached depths of 1,340 meters and produced 2.5 million tons of coal annually with 2,500 workers during its final operational years.
The mine incorporated an innovative conveyor system with a 21 percent incline, reducing truck traffic in Bottrop while transporting coal to the surface.
Location: Bottrop
GPS coordinates: 51.51900,6.96640
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:01
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