Algama mine explained

Algama mine
Pushpin Map:Russia
Coordinates:58.6667°N 164°W
State/Province:Khabarovsk Krai
Country:Russia
Products:Zirconium

The Algama mine is a large zirconium mine located in Russian Far East in Ayano-Maysky District of Khabarovsk Krai. Algama represents one of the largest zirconium reserves in Russia having estimated reserves of 93.7 million tonnes of ore grading 4.62% zirconium metal.[1] [2] It is located at the southeast edge of the Stanovoy block of the North Asian Craton.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geology and Nonfuel Mineral Deposits of Greenland, Europe, Russia, and Northern Central Asia . US Geological Survey. en. December 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Mineral deposits of Northern Asia . 2004 . Russian Academy of Sciences. December 30, 2018.
  3. Web site: Metallogenesis and Tectonics of the Russian Far East, Alaska, and the Canadian Cordillera. US Geological Survey. en. December 30, 2018.

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