| Location | |
|---|---|
  Cevizlidere mine | |
| Tunceli Province | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 39°16′0.01″N39°36′0″E / 39.2666694°N 39.60000°E [1] |
| Production | |
| Products | Copper |
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