Mannyon mine explained

Mannyŏn mine
Place:Mannyon-rodongjagu,Sinpyong County
State/Province:South Hamgyong Province
Country:North Korea
Products:Tungsten
Hangul:만년광산
Hanja:萬年鑛山
Rr:Mannyeon-gwangsan
Mr:Mannyŏn'gwangsan
Context:north

The Mannyŏn mine is one of the largest tungsten mines in North Korea and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the center of the country in South Hamgyong Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves 20 million tonnes of ore grading 0.65% tungsten.[1]

A trolleybus line runs through Mannyon-rodongjagu, terminating near the entrance to the mine. However, operation has been suspended since the early 2000s.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Minerals sector. 2012. sinonk.com. 2013-07-03.
  2. Web site: Mannyŏng-rodongjagu. 2021-04-10. transphoto.org. en.