Taehung mine
Magnesium mine in North Korea
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The Taehung Youth Hero Mine (대흥청년영웅광산) is one of the largest magnesium 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 about 2 billion tonnes of Magnesite.[2] However, facilities have become antiquated and an unstable electricity supply limits the full exploitation of the resources.[3]
 Interactive map of Taehung mine | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tanchon |
| South Hamgyong Province | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Production | |
| Products | Magnesium |