Shakanai mine

The Shakanai mine is one of the largest lead and zinc mines in Japan.[1] The mine is located in northern Japan in Akita Prefecture. The mine has reserves amounting to 30 million tonnes of ore grading 0.9% lead, 3.3% zinc, 0.34 million oz of gold and 73.9 million oz of silver.[1]

Shakanai mine
Location
Akita Prefecture
CountryJapan
Production
ProductsLead, Zinc

References

  1. "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia". docstoc.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-10.

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