⛏ Besshi copper mine

Japan · Asia · 33.87°N, 133.33°E

The Besshi copper mine was a rich source of copper in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The deposits were discovered in 1690, and copper mining began in the following year.

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Country	Japan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	33.87°N, 133.33°E · view on map

Besshi copper mine is located in Japan, in Asia.

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