Kostomuksha mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
  Kostomuksha mine | |
| Republic of Karelia | |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 64°43′N 30°30′E / 64.717°N 30.500°ECoordinates: 64°43′N 30°30′E / 64.717°N 30.500°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Iron ore |
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]
References
- ^ "Geology and Nonfuel Mineral Deposits of Greenland, Europe, Russia, and Northern Central Asia" (PDF). US Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Kislov abstracts" (PDF). stbur.ru. 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-19.