Sangnong mine
Location
LocationHochon County
South Hamgyong Province
CountryNorth Korea
Production
ProductsGold

The Sangnong mine(상농광산) is one of the largest gold 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 estimated reserves of 6.4 million oz of gold. The mine also has reserve40°36′00″N 128°43′30″E / 40.600°N 128.725°E / 40.600; 128.725s amounting to 200 million tonnes of ore grading 0.23% copper metal.[1]

A trolleybus line opened in 1993, linking the mine to Sangnong-rodongjagu. It had two trolleybuses in the early 2000s, but only one later and none in 2020.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The mining industry of North Korea". chinapost.com.tw. 2009. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  2. "Sangnong". transphoto.org. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
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