The Mannyŏn mine is one of the largest tungsten mines in North Korea and in the world.[1] The mi38°56′38″N 126°57′16″E / 38.9439°N 126.9545°Ene is located in the center of the country in South Hamgyong Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves 20 million tonnes of ore grading 0.65% tungsten.[1]
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mannyon-rodongjagu, Sinpyong County |
| South Hamgyong Province | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Production | |
| Products | Tungsten |
| Mannyon mine | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 만년광산 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 萬年鑛山 |
| Revised Romanization | Mannyeon-gwangsan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mannyŏn'gwangsan |
A trolleybus line runs through Mannyon-rodongjagu, terminating near the entrance to the mine. However, operation has been suspended since the early 2000s.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Minerals sector" (PDF). sinonk.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-03.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Mannyŏng-rodongjagu". transphoto.org. Retrieved 2021-04-10.