Itomuka mine explained

Itomuka mine
State/Province:Hokkaido
Country:Japan
Products:Mercury

The Itomuka mine is one of the largest mercury mines in Japan and in the world.[1] The mine is located in Hokkaido.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 0.95 million tonnes of ore grading 0.35% mercury.[1]

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 .