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Shakanai mine

Coordinates: 40°19′02″N 140°34′22″E / 40.3172°N 140.5727°E / 40.3172; 140.5727
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Shakanai mine
Location
Akita Prefecture
CountryJapan
Production
ProductsLead, Zinc

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]

References

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

40°19′02″N 140°34′22″E / 40.3172°N 140.5727°E / 40.3172; 140.5727