Chamberlain Manganese Deposits Explained

Chamberlain Manganese Deposits
State/Province:South Dakota
Country:United States
Products:Manganese

The Chamberlain Manganese Deposits are located in north-central United States near Chamberlain, South Dakota. The Chamberlain Deposits represent one of the largest manganese reserves in the United States having estimated reserves of 2 billion tons of manganese ore grading 0.6% manganese metal. Although plentiful, the grade is so low in concentration that manganese recovery is not economically feasible.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Manganese Reserves and Resources of the World. National Academies. Washington DC. 1981. 269. mining in MOROCCO reserves..