Thompson Creek mine
The Thompson Creek mine is one of the largest molybdenum mines in the United States.[1] The mine is located in northern United States in Idaho.[1] The Thompson Creek mine has reserves amounting to 205 million tonnes of molybdenum ore grading 0.06% molybdenum thus resulting 123,000 tonnes of molybdenum.[1]
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Thompson Creek Mine, Idaho.
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The Thompson Creek molybdenum mine in Western US.
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Thompson Creek Mine tailing pond in Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Location | |
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Custer County, Idaho | |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 44°18′58″N 114°33′06″W |
Production | |
Products | Molybdenum |
References
- "Thompson Creek mine". Thompson Creek Metals. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
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