Hosokura mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Miyagi Prefecture | |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | |
| Products | Lead, Zinc |
The Hosokura mine was one of the largest lead and zinc mines in Japan.[1] The mine is located in Uguisuzawa, Miyagi, Miyagi Prefecture. The minehad production of 26 million tonnes of ore grading 1.59% lead, 4.12% zinc and 12.8 million oz of silver before closing in 1987.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia". docstoc.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
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