Location | |
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Vestfold | |
Country | Norway |
Coordinates | 59°13′37″N10°02′31″E / 59.2270°N 10.0420°E Coordinates: 59°13′37″N10°02′31″E / 59.2270°N 10.0420°E |
Production | |
Products | Titanium |
The Kodal mine is one of the largest titanium mines in Norway. [1] The mine is located in Vestfold. [2] The mine has reserves amounting to 70 million tonnes of ore grading 8% titanium. [1]
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