Algama mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Algama mine | |
| Khabarovsk Krai | |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 58°40′N 135°29′E / 58.667°N 135.483°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Zirconium |
The Algama mine is a large zirconium mine located in Russian Far East in Ayano-Maysky District of Khabarovsk Krai. Algama represents one of the largest zirconium reserves in Russia having estimated reserves of 93.7 million tonnes of ore grading 4.62% zirconium metal.[1][2] It is located at the southeast edge of the Stanovoy block of the North Asian Craton.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Geology and Nonfuel Mineral Deposits of Greenland, Europe, Russia, and Northern Central Asia" (PDF). US Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia" (PDF). Russian Academy of Sciences. 2004. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Metallogenesis and Tectonics of the Russian Far East, Alaska, and the Canadian Cordillera" (PDF). US Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2018.