Huoshaoyun () is a mountain with significant
lead-zinc deposit in the disputed region of
Aksai Chin in
Hetian County
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The discovery of the mineral deposit was published in academic journal in 2015 and commercially announced in 2016.
The
development of the site into a mining operation started in 2017.
The mine is owned by Guanghui Energy.
It is expected to come online between 2020
-2022. It is expected to become world's 7th largest lead-zinc mine.
In 2019, on-site survey discovered nearby mountains to include sufficient deposits to warrant future development.
See also
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References
Hotan Prefecture
Lead and zinc mines in China
Aksai Chin
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