Huoshaoyun
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LocationWest Kunlun Mountains (Aksai Chin)
CountryChina (Claimed by India as part of their Leh District)
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | West Kunlun Mountains (Aksai Chin) |
| Province | Xinjiang |
| Country | China (Claimed by India as part of their Leh District) |
| Coordinates | 34°36′30″N 79°9′00″E / 34.60833°N 79.15000°E[1] |
| Production | |
| Products | lead-zinc |
| History | |
| Discovered | 2015-2016 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Guanghui Energy |
Huoshaoyun (Chinese: 火烧云; pinyin: Huǒshāoyún) is a mountain with significant lead-zinc deposit in the disputed region of Aksai Chin in Hetian County in Xinjiang, China.[1] The discovery of the mineral deposit was published in academic journal in 2015[2] and commercially announced in 2016.[3] The development of the site into a mining operation started in 2017.[4][5] The mine is owned by Guanghui Energy.[3][6] It is expected to come online between 2020[6]-2022.[needs update][7] It is expected to become world's 7th largest lead-zinc mine.[4]
In 2019, on-site survey discovered nearby mountains to include sufficient deposits to warrant future development.[8][9]
