Hyesan mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Ryanggang Province | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Production | |
| Products | Silver, Gold, Copper, Lead, Zinc |
The Hyesan mine is one of the largest silver mines in North Korea and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north of the country in Ryanggang Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 3.07 million oz of gold and 921.6 million oz of silver. The mine also has reserves amounting to 160 million tonnes of ore grading 0.35% copper, 3.2% lead and 3.6% zinc .[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "The mining industry of North Korea". chinapost.com.tw. 2009. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
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- Gold mines in North Korea
- Copper mines in North Korea
- Silver mines in North Korea
- Lead mines in North Korea
- Zinc mines in North Korea