The Taehung Youth Hero Mine(대흥청년영웅광산) is one of the largest magnesium mines in North Korea and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the center of the country in South Hamgyong Province.[1] The mine has about 2 billion tonnes of Magnesite.[2] However, facilities have become antiquated and an unstable electricity supply limits the full exploitation of the resources.[3]
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tanchon |
| South Hamgyong Province | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Production | |
| Products | Magnesium |
References
edit- ^ a b "The mining industry of North Korea". chinapost.com.tw. 2009. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ^ "Magnesite" (PDF). Democratic People's Republic of Korea: 26.
- ^ "Mining North Korea: Magnesite Production at the Taehung Youth Hero Mine". Beyond Parallel. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2021-04-10.