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Hishikari mine

Coordinates: 32°00′45″N 130°41′38″E / 32.0125°N 130.6939°E / 32.0125; 130.6939
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Hishikari mine
Location
LocationIsa, Kagoshima
Kagoshima Prefecture
CountryJapan
Production
ProductsGold, Silver
History
Opened1985

The Hishikari mine (Japanese: 菱刈鉱山) is the largest gold mine in Isa, Kagoshima, Japan.[1][failed verification] The mine has estimated reserves of 8 million oz of gold[1] and is being developed by Sumitomo Metal Mining.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia". docstoc.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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32°00′45″N 130°41′38″E / 32.0125°N 130.6939°E / 32.0125; 130.6939