Guelb Moghrein Copper/Gold Mine

Akjoujt, Mauritania (MR)

Copper mining here has been documented as far back as 1,000 BC.

Image scene shows active open pit. The blue color is from the copper ore.

Local water problems related to the storage of waste piles and heavy rain events.

More info at links below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Mauritania

Guelb Moghrein Copper/Gold Mine

Akjoujt, Mauritania (MR)

Copper mining here has been documented as far back as 1,000 BC.

Image scene shows active open pit. The blue color is from the copper ore.

Local water problems related to the storage of waste piles and heavy rain events.

More info at links below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Mauritania

Resources - Minerals/Metals
Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: KRL