Benkehei Molybdenum Mine, Knaben molybdenum mines, Knaben, Kvinesdal, Agder, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Benkehei Molybdenum Mine | Mine |
| Knaben molybdenum mines | Group of Mines |
| Knaben | Mining District |
| Kvinesdal | Municipality |
| Agder | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
58° 39' 47'' North , 7° 4' 37'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tonstad | 751 (2010) | 20.8km |
| Sira | 584 (2013) | 36.1km |
| Liknes | 2,141 (2014) | 39.6km |
| Feda | 396 (2013) | 46.6km |
| Flekkefjord | 5,615 (2016) | 47.3km |
Mindat Locality ID:
409854
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:409854:9
GUID (UUID V4):
fc08dccb-ae68-4e66-924c-1ef77c868be4
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Benkeheigruå
Molybdenum mine in operation 1916-1919. The LiDAR map shows at least 2 adits/prospects less than 10 meters apart. The production from this(-se) mine(s) was 3.7 Kt with reserves of 23 Kt.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to Geological Survey of Norway: | 5074 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Baltic Shield
- Sveconorwegian BeltShield
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