Tomtor mine

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Tomtor mine
Location
Sakha Republic
Country Russia
Production
Products Phosphates

The Tomtor mine is a large mine located in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). Tomtor represents one of the largest phosphates reserve in Russia having estimated reserves of 500 million tonnes of ore grading 35% P2O5. [1]

Tomtor contains one of the world's largest concentration of rare earth minerals, estimated to be as high as 14.5%. As of 2025 the field remains undeveloped. [2] [3] [4] [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Mineral deposits of Northern Asia". docstoc.com. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
  2. ↑ https://www.srk.com/en/projects/tomtor-resource-reserve-estimation
  3. ↑ https://www.miningweekly.com/article/rosneft-takes-control-of-russias-largest-rare-earth-deposit-2025-05-21
  4. ↑ https://arctic-russia.ru/en/project/rare-find/
  5. ↑ https://www.arctictoday.com/why-are-the-russians-rushing-to-mine-rare-earths-in-the-arctic/

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