Blende mine

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Blende mine
Location
Yukon
CountryCanada
Production
ProductsLead, Zinc

The Blende mine is one of the largest lead and zinc mines in Canada.[1] The mine is located in north-western Canada in Yukon.[1] The mine has reserves amounting to 19.6 million tonnes of ore grading 2.81% lead, 3.04% zinc, 1.72 million oz of gold and 35.1 million oz of silver.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Metallogenesis and Tectonics of the Russian Far East, Alaska, and the Canadian Cordillera" (PDF). arlis.org. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-11.