Avnik mine

The Avnik mine is a large iron ore mine in Bingöl Province, eastern Turkey, 728 km (452 mi) east of the capital, Ankara.

Avnik mine
Location
Avnik mine
LocationBingöl
townBingöl Province
CountryTurkey
Coordinates38°39′0″N 40°19′59.02″E[1]
Production
ProductsIron
History
Opened1973
Owner
CompanyEtibank

Avnik represents the largest iron reserve in Turkey having estimated reserves of 104 million tonnes of ore grading 42% iron.[2] The 104 million tonnes of ore contains 43.7 million tonnes of iron metal.[2]

References

  1. "Avnik, Genç District, Bingöl Province, Turkey". mindat. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  2. "Apatite-rich iron deposits of the Avnik (Bingoel) region, southeastern Turkey". econgeol.geoscienceworld.org. 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
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