Yichun Luming mine | |
Country: | China |
Subdivision Type: | Province |
State/Province: | Heilongjiang |
Pushpin Map: | China |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in China |
Pushpin Label: | Yichun Luming mine |
Owner: | China Railway Group |
Place: | Yichun City |
Official Website: | http://www.ztzylmky.com.cn |
Coordinates: | 47.3502°N 128.5452°W |
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The Yichun Luming mine is a Chinese molybdenum mine located 60km (40miles) south-west of the city of Yichun in Heilongjiang province. The mine is operated by Yichun Luming Mining Company, a subsidiary of China Railway Group. It is the largest open-pit mine in China. On 28 March 2020, the mine had a significant tailings release from its storage facility of 2.53 million cubic metres of polluted water.[1] The Chinese government has launched an investigation into the incident.