| Place | Mannyon-rodongjagu, Sinpyong County |
|---|---|
| State/province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Country | North Korea |
| Products | Tungsten |
| Hangul | 만년광산 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 萬年鑛山 |
| Rr | Mannyeon-gwangsan |
| Mr | Mannyŏn'gwangsan |
| Context | north |
The Mannyŏn mine is one of the largest tungsten 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 20 million tonnes of ore grading 0.65% tungsten.[1]
A trolleybus line runs through Mannyon-rodongjagu, terminating near the entrance to the mine. However, operation has been suspended since the early 2000s.[2]
References
- ^ "Minerals sector". sinonk.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-03.[dead link]
- ^ "Mannyŏng-rodongjagu". transphoto.org. Retrieved 2021-04-10.