Kumhar mine

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Kumhar mine
Location
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Country Pakistan
Production
Products Magnesium

The Kumhar mine is one of the largest magnesium mines in Pakistan and in the world. [1] The mine is located in the north of the country in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [1] The mine has estimated reserves of 14 million tonnes of ore 46% magnesium. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Kumhar mine". ngs.org.np. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-22.