Hyesan mine
Location
Ryanggang Province
CountryNorth Korea
Production
ProductsSilver, Gold, Copper, Lead, Zinc

The Hyesan mine (혜산청년광산)[1] is one of the largest silver mines in North Korea and in the world.[2] The mine is located in the north of the country in Ryanggang Province.[2] 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 .[2]

References

  1. ↑ "혜산청년광산". 북한지하자원넷.
  2. 1 2 3 "The mining industry of North Korea". chinapost.com.tw. 2009. Retrieved 2013-07-03.

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