The Derbeke-Nelgesinsky mine is one of the largest

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mines in

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and in the world. The mine is located in the

Nelgesin Range The Nelgesin Range () is a mountain range in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Far Eastern Federal District, Russia. The nearest city is Batagay to the north of the range. The nearest airport is Batagay Airport.Google Earth Geography The Nelgesin ...

area,

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. The mine has estimated reserves of 160 million oz of

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Orogenic Gold Mineralization of the Adycha Ore Region (East Yakutia, Russia): Geological Setting and Geochemical Features of Gold–Quartz Ores
{{DEFAULTSORT:Derbeke-Nelgesinsky Mine Silver mines in Russia