Yichun Luming mine

The Yichun Luming mine is a Chinese molybdenum mine located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south-west of the city of Yichun in Heilongjiang province. The mine is operated by Yichun Luming Mining Company, a subsidiary of China Railway Group. It is the largest open-pit mine in China.^[1] On 28 March 2020, the mine had a significant tailings release from its storage facility of 2.53 million cubic metres of polluted water.^[2] The Chinese government has launched an investigation into the incident.^[3]

Yichun Luming mine

Location
Yichun Luming mine Location in China
Location	Yichun City
Province	Heilongjiang
Country	China
Coordinates	47°21′01″N 128°32′43″E
Production
Products	Molybdenum
Production	22,500 tons of molybdenum concentrate 4,950 tons of copper concentrate 75,300 tons of sulfur concentrate[1]
Owner
Company	China Railway Group
Website	http://www.ztzylmky.com.cn

See also

• List of molybdenum mines
• List of mines in China
• Tailings