Mes Aynak mine

The Mes Aynak mine is a large copper mine located in the east of in . Mes Aynak represents one of the largest copper reserve in Afghanistan and in the world having estimated reserves of 690 million tonnes of ore grading 1.65% copper.
  • Industry
  • …is also known as “Mes Aynak Copper Mine”
  • …is operated by MCC-JCL Aynak Minerals Company
  • …dates from 2007
  • Description: mine in Afghanistan controlled by Chinese company

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mes Aynak.
, also transliterated as Mis Ainak… is situated 1½ km east of Mes Aynak mine.

Mes Aynak mine

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Latitude
34.2674° or 34° 16′ 3″ north
Longitude
69.29228° or 69° 17′ 32″ east
Open location code
8J6F778R+XW
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Mes Aynak mine” goes by many names.
  • French: “mine Mes Aynak”
  • French: “Mine Mes Aynak”
  • Japanese: “アイナック銅鉱山”
  • Russian: “Медная шахта Мес Аньяк”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kuh-e Aynak and Shah Tepe.

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