Chiatura mine
The Chiatura mine is a large mine complex located near the town of Chiatura in central-western Georgia in the Imereti region west of the national capital Tbilisi.
| Location | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Chiatura |
| Imereti region | |
| Country | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 42°15′N 43°17′E |
| Production | |
| Products | Manganese |
| Production | 1.18 million tonnes |
| History | |
| Opened | 1879 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Georgian Manganese Holding |
Chiatura represents the largest manganese reserve in Georgia and one of the largest in the world, having estimated reserves of 239 million tonnes of manganese ore grading around 26% manganese metal.
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