Omolon mine

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Omolon mine
Location
Magadan Oblast
Country Russia
Production
Products Gold

The Omolon mine is one of the largest gold mines in Russia and in the world. [1] The mine is located in Magadan Oblast. [1] The mine has estimated reserves of 4.3 million oz of gold. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Omolon Gold Mine". polymetalinternational.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-06.