Coordinates: 24°53′N 11°17′W / 24.883°N 11.283°W / 24.883; -11.283

A238 mine

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A238 mine
Location
CountryMauritania
Production
Productsuranium
Company
Company typePrivate

The A238 mine is a large open pit mine located in the western part of Mauritania. A238 represents one of the largest uranium reserves in Mauritania having estimated reserves of 45 million tonnes of ore grading 0.02% uranium.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Uranium in Mauritania". wise-uranium.org. 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-16.

24°53′N 11°17′W / 24.883°N 11.283°W / 24.883; -11.283