Endako mine
The Endako mine is one of the largest molybdenum mines in North America.[1] The mine is located near Endako, British Columbia, Canada.[1] The Endako mine has reserves amounting to 448.4 million tonnes of molybdenum ore grading 0.033% molybdenum thus resulting 148,000 tonnes of molybdenum.[1]
Location | |
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Location | Endako |
British Columbia | |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 54.0348°N 125.1017°W |
Production | |
Products | Molybdenum |
History | |
Opened | 1965 |
Closed | 2015 |
The mine suspended production in 2015 "due to recent and expected ongoing weakness in the molybdenum price". Centerra Gold indicated at that time it expected "to re-evaluate the status of Endako Mine as market conditions warrant."[2]
See also
References
- "Endako mine". thompsoncreekmetals.com. 2012. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- "Endako Mine History". centerragold.com. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
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