Rudăria-Bănia mine explained

Rudăria-Bănia mine
Place:Eftimie Murgu, Bănia
Subdivision Type:Commune
State/Province:Caraș-Severin County
Country:Romania
Products:Iron ore
Amount:500,000 tonnes of iron ore

The Rudăria-Bănia mine is a large open pit mine in the south-western Romania in Caraș-Severin County. Rudăria-Bănia represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Romania having estimated reserves of 70 million tonnes of ore grading 45% iron metal and 20% manganese metal.[1] The mine has the capability to produce around 500,000 tonnes of iron ore/year.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tara Almajului. 2011. taraalmajului.ro. 2013-06-20.