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Konttijärvi mine

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Konttijärvi mine
Location
Lapland
CountryFinland
Production
ProductsGold, copper, nickel

The Konttijärvi mine is one of the largest gold mines in Finland and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north of the country in Lapland.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 2.8 million oz of gold, 2.07 million oz of palladium and 0.58 million oz of platinum.[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 35.6 million tonnes grading 0.19% copper and 0.07% nickel.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Arctic platinum" (PDF). gtk.fi. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-05.[permanent dead link]