⛏ Shakanai mine

Japan · Asia · 40.32°N, 140.57°E

Shakanai Mine is one of the largest lead and zinc mines in Japan. 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.

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Country	Japan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	40.32°N, 140.57°E · view on map

Shakanai mine is located in Japan, in Asia.

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