⛏ Qaf-Perollaj mine

Albania · Europe · 42.24°N, 20.10°E

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The Qaf-Perollaj mine is a large chromium mine near the village of Zogaj in northern Albania in Kukës County, 256 kilometres (159 mi) north-east of the capital, Tirana. Qaf-Perollaj has one of the largest chromium reserves in Albania, and one of the largest in Europe, with estimated reserves of 0.433 million tonnes of ore grading between 30 and 34% chromium metal. The mine is part of the Tropojë Massif, a 440 square kilometres (170 mi2) area which has a rock thickness between 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and contains 286 verified chromium deposits and occurrences. The deposit has been explored to depths of up to 300 metres (980 ft); the geological reserves amount to 6.1 million tonnes grading 26.48% chromium metal.

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CountryAlbania
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)42.24°N, 20.10°E · view on map

Qaf-Perollaj mine is located in Albania, in Europe.

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