Kondyor Massif
The Kondyor Massif (Russian: горы Кондёр) or Konder is a circular intrusion of igneous rock, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) in diameter. It is located in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, c. 600 km (373 mi) west-southwest of Okhotsk, or c. 570 km (354 mi) south-east of Yakutsk. It is reached from Yakutsk by road via Amga. It is an important source of platinum.
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Simulated 3-D view of the Kondyor Massif, Russia by ASTER | |
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| Coordinates: 57.5863°N 134.6532°E | |
| Location | Ayano-Maysky District, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia |
| Range | Yudoma-Maya Highlands |
| Geology | Igneous intrusion and circular ridge |
Since 1984, Artel Starateley "Amur" (part of the Russian Platinum group) has developed this alluvial platinum deposit.
Left - Platinum nugget from the Kondyor Massif. Right - Kondyor Massif viewed from a helicopter
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