Sangnong mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hochon County |
| South Hamgyong Province | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
The Sangnong mine (Korean: 상농광산) is one of the largest gold mines in North Korea and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the center of the country in South Hamgyong Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 6.4 million oz of gold. The mine also has reserve40°36′00″N 128°43′30″E / 40.600°N 128.725°Es amounting to 200 million tonnes of ore grading 0.23% copper metal.[1]
A trolleybus line opened in 1993, linking the mine to Sangnong-rodongjagu. It had two trolleybuses in the early 2000s, but only one later and none in 2020.[2]