Yichun Luming mine

Heilongjiang, China

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. On 28 March 2020, the mine had a significant tailings release from its storage facility of 2.53 million cubic metres of polluted water. The Chinese government has launched an investigation into the incident.

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