| Deposit ID | 10303737 |
|---|---|
| MAS/MILS ID | 4520000112 |
| Record type | Site |
| Current site name | Zapadny |
| Point of reference | Ore Body |
|---|---|
| Geographic coordinates: | 30.50362, 69.41522 (WGS84) |
| Location accuracy | 10000(meters) |
Political divisions (FIPS codes)
Russia(country)
Europe(continent)
Land(continent)
| Country |
|---|
| Russia |
| Commodity | Importance |
|---|---|
| Copper | Primary |
| Nickel Critical | Primary |
| Ore Body (1) | 30.50362, 69.41522 |
|---|
| Operation type | Surface |
|---|---|
| Development status | Producer |
| Commodity type | Metallic |
| Significant | No |
| Mining method | Open Pit |
| District name | Pechenga District |
|---|
| Type | Owner |
|---|---|
| Owner | Russia Government |
| Interest | 100 |
| Home office | Russia |
| Year | 1992 |
| Type | Operator |
|---|---|
| Owner | Pechanganikel |
| Home office | Russia |
| Year | 1992 |
| Agency | Database name | Acronym | Record ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bureau of Mines | Minerals Availability System | MAS | 4520000112 |
MINING MAGAZINE. RUSSIA'S PECHANGANIKEL. MAY 1992, P. 270.
| Subject category | Comment text |
|---|---|
| Deposit | LOCATION TO MINING AREA BASED ON PROXIMITY TO OTHER DEPOSITS AND DEFENSE MAPPING AGENCY MAP ONC C-2. MINING AT TSENTRALNY AND ZAPADNY ARE SIMILAR. ORE IS HAULED A FLEET OF TRUCKS AND RAIL (OVERBURDEN). SOVIET SHOVEL LOAD THE 6.5, 8, 12 CUBIC METER TRUCKS. ORE IS PROCESSED AT THE ZAPOLYARNIJ DRESSING PLANT. |
| Type | Date | Name | Affiliation | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 24-OCT-94 | Wilburn, David R. | U.S. Bureau of Mines |
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