Portimo mine

Gold mine in Lapland, Finland
Portimo mine
Location
Lapland
CountryFinland
Production
ProductsGold, copper, nickel

The Portimo mine is one of the largest gold mines in Finland and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north of the country in Lapland.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 4.9 million oz of gold, 3.73 million oz of palladium and 1 million oz of platinum.[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 78.1 million tonnes grading 0.10% copper and 0.07% nickel.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Arctic platinum" (PDF). gtk.fi. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-05.[permanent dead link]


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