Chamberlain Manganese Deposits

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Chamberlain Manganese Deposits
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South Dakota
Country United States
Production
Products Manganese

The Chamberlain Manganese Deposits are located in north-central United States near Chamberlain, South Dakota. The Chamberlain Deposits represent one of the largest manganese reserves in the United States having estimated reserves of 2 billion tons of manganese ore grading 0.6% manganese metal. Although plentiful, the grade is so low in concentration that manganese recovery is not economically feasible. [1]

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References

  1. Manganese Reserves and Resources of the World. Washington DC: National Academies. 1981. p.  269. mining in MOROCCO reserves.