⛏ Taehung mine

North Korea · Asia · 41.07°N, 128.85°E

The Taehung Youth Hero Mine (대흥청년영웅광산) is one of the largest magnesium mines in North Korea and in the world. The mine is located in the center of the country in South Hamgyong Province. The mine has about 2 billion tonnes of Magnesite. However, facilities have become antiquated and an unstable electricity supply limits the full exploitation of the resources.

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Quick facts

Country	North Korea
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	41.07°N, 128.85°E · view on map

Taehung mine is located in North Korea, in Asia.

More mines in North Korea

Jonchon mine · Komdok mine · Mannyon mine · Musan mine · Sangnong mine.

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