Konttijärvi mine explained

Konttijärvi mine
State/Province:Lapland
Country:Finland
Products:Gold, copper, nickel

The Konttijärvi mine is one of the largest gold mines in Finland and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north of the country in Lapland.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 2.8 million oz of gold, 2.07 million oz of palladium and 0.58 million oz of platinum.[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 35.6 million tonnes grading 0.19% copper and 0.07% nickel.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arctic platinum. 2012. gtk.fi. 2013-07-05.