Portimo mine

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Portimo mine
Location
Lapland
CountryFinland
Production
ProductsGold, copper, nickel

The Portimo 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 4.9 million oz of gold, 3.73 million oz of palladium and 1 million oz of platinum.[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 78.1 million tonnes grading 0.10% copper and 0.07% nickel.[1]

References

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