Asgat mine explained

Asgat mine
Country:Mongolia
Products:Silver

The Asgat mine is one of the largest silver mines in Mongolia and in the world.[1] Asgat Mine sits on the Yustid Ore Cluster [2] in Nogoonnuur District, Bayan-Ölgii Province[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 2,247 tons silver.[1] In addition, the mine is estimated to contain 4,229 tons of Arsenic, 2,092 tons of Zinc, and 8.9 tons of cadmium among other deposits.[3] The mine is not currently in operation. Part of the mine required for access sits across the border in Russia, the location lacks road, rail, water, and power infrastructure.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mineral deposits of Northern Asia . 2012 . docstoc.com . 2013-07-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923093210/http://www.docstoc.com/docs/26576831/MINERAL-DEPOSIT-MODELS-FOR-NORTHEAST-ASIA . 2013-09-23 .
  2. Web site: Asgat Ag-Sb deposit, Asgat-Ozernoe zone, Yustid ore cluster, Nogoonnuur District, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia. 26 March 2023.
  3. Web site: "When will Asgat silver mine be commercialized?". PressReader. 26 March 2023.