Shakanai mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Akita Prefecture | |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | |
| Products | Lead, 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
- 1 2 "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia". docstoc.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
Coordinates: 40°19′02″N 140°34′22″E / 40.3172°N 140.5727°E
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