| Location | |
|---|---|
  Hrazdan mine | |
| Location | Hrazdan |
| town | Kotayk Province |
| Country | Armenia |
| Coordinates | 40°34′37.78″N44°47′58.2″E / 40.5771611°N 44.799500°E [1] |
| Production | |
| Products | Iron |
| Owner | |
| Company | Etibank |
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