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Vuorokas mine

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Coordinates: 64°6′37.8″N 27°10′8.1″E / 64.110500°N 27.168917°E / 64.110500; 27.168917
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64°6′37.8″N 27°10′8.1″E / 64.110500°N 27.168917°E / 64.110500; 27.168917

Vuorokas iron mine was active in Vuolijoki during the years 1965-1985. During this time there were mined 1.348 millions tons of ore. The ore contained on average 34% iron, 7.5% titanium and 0.2% vanadium. Together with Otanmäki mine Vuorokas mine was a major vanadium producer in the world.[1]

References

  1. ^ Otanmäki and Vuorokas mines, Geological Survey of Finland

Publications on Metal Ore Mines in Finland / Vuorokas, Gelogical Survey of Finland

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