Kalimashi 2 mine
Location | |
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Location | Kalimash |
County | Kukës County |
Country | Albania |
Coordinates | 42°03′29″N 20°18′00″E / 42.058°N 20.300°E |
Production | |
Products | Chromium |
History | |
Opened | 1978 |
The Kalimashi 2 mine is a large mine located near the village
The Kalimashi 2 mine began operating in 1978. The total combined chromium ore production from the mine between 1986 and 1998 amounted to 180,000 tonnes.[2] The deepest level of the mine is the + 600 Level which reaches a depth of 300 metres (980 ft). The chromium ore reserves of the mine are split into two categories above and below + 600 Level. The proven ore reserves located above the + 600 Level amount to 400,000 tonnes of ore grading 20% chromium metal.[2] The proven ore reserves located below the + 600 Level are currently not estimated or calculated but are expected to be grading over 30% chromium metal.[2] The mine's total reserves amount to 0.4 million tonnes of ore grading 20% chromium metal.[2] The chromium ore exploitation complex is located completely underground and has been shut down since 2000 due to financial difficulties.