Itomuka mine

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Itomuka mine
Location
Hokkaido
CountryJapan
Production
ProductsMercury

The Itomuka mine is one of the largest mercury mines in Japan and in the world.[1] The mine is located in Hokkaido.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 0.95 million tonnes of ore grading 0.35% mercury.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia". docstoc.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-09-23. Retrieved 2013-07-10.