Tukuk-OS⛏ Vlahna mine
Albania · Europe · 42.24°N, 20.10°E
The Vlahna mine is a large mine located in northern Albania in Bulqizë County, 256 kilometres (159 mi) north-east of the capital, Tirana. Vlahna represents the second largest chromium reserve in Albania and one of the largest in Europe having estimated reserves of 2.56 million tonnes of ore grading 29.2% 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) and the geological reserves amount to 6.1 million tonnes grading 26.48% chromium metal.
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Quick facts
| Country | Albania |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 42.24°N, 20.10°E · view on map |
Vlahna mine is located in Albania, in Europe.
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