The Algama mine is a large zirconium mine located in Russian Far East in Ayano-Maysky District of Khabarovsk Krai. Algama represents one of the largest zirconium reserves in Russia having estimated reserves of 93.7 million tonnes of ore grading 4.62% zirconium metal.[1][2] It is located at the southeast edge of the Stanovoy block of the North Asian Craton.[3]

Algama mine
Algama mine is located in Russia
Algama mine
Algama mine
Location
Khabarovsk Krai
CountryRussia
Coordinates58°40′N 135°29′E / 58.667°N 135.483°E / 58.667; 135.483
Production
Productszirconium

References

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  1. "Geology and Nonfuel Mineral Deposits of Greenland, Europe, Russia, and Northern Central Asia" (PDF). US Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia" (PDF). Russian Academy of Sciences. 2004. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "Metallogenesis and Tectonics of the Russian Far East, Alaska, and the Canadian Cordillera" (PDF). US Geological Survey. Retrieved December 30, 2018.