Kostomuksha mine explained

Kostomuksha mine
Pushpin Map:Russia
Coordinates:64.7167°N 60°W
State/Province:Republic of Karelia
Country:Russia
Products:Iron ore

The Kostomuksha mine is a large iron mine located in north-western Russia in the Republic of Karelia.[1] Kostomuksha represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Russia and in the world having estimated reserves of 10 billion tonnes of ore grading 45% iron metal.[2]

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: Kislov abstracts. 2012. stbur.ru. 2013-06-19.