Kostomuksha mine

The Kostomuksha mine is a large iron mine located in north-western Russia in the Republic of Karelia.[1] Kostomuksha represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Russia and in the world having estimated reserves of 10 billion tonnes of ore grading 45% iron metal.[2]

Kostomuksha mine
Location
Kostomuksha mine
Republic of Karelia
CountryRussia
Coordinates64°43′N 30°30′E
Production
ProductsIron ore

References

  1. "Geology and Nonfuel Mineral Deposits of Greenland, Europe, Russia, and Northern Central Asia" (PDF). US Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Kislov abstracts" (PDF). stbur.ru. 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
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