Country Japan | Products Lead, Zinc | |
The Hosokura mine was one of the largest lead and zinc mines in Japan. The mine is located in Uguisuzawa, Miyagi, Miyagi Prefecture. The mine had production of 26 million tonnes of ore grading 1.59% lead, 4.12% zinc and 12.8 million oz of silver before closing in 1987.
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