Kapan mine

Kapan mine
Location
Syunik Province
Country Armenia
Production
Products Gold, silver, copper, zinc

The Kapan mine is one of the largest gold mines in the Armenia and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the south-east of the country in Syunik Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 5.15 million oz of gold and 95.6 million oz of silver.[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 335.8 million tonnes grading 0.11% copper and 0.41% zinc.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Kapan Gold/Copper Mine". dundeeprecious.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-26.

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