| Shakanai mine | |
| State/Province: | Akita Prefecture |
| Country: | Japan |
| Products: | Lead, Zinc |
The Shakanai mine is one of the largest lead and zinc mines in Japan.[1] The mine is located in northern Japan in Akita Prefecture. The mine has reserves amounting to 30 million tonnes of ore grading 0.9% lead, 3.3% zinc, 0.34 million oz of gold and 73.9 million oz of silver.[1]