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Location DB > Japan > Iwate Prefecture > Kamikita > Kamikita Mine
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Kamikita Mine
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 Database Info
created by MCP on 5/2/2006 5:04 AM
last modified by fr00tCake on 9/21/2022 3:14 PM
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 Description
Kamikita Mine is situated about 28km to the west of Ottomo Station on Tohoku National Railway Line.

The ore mined here included Kuroko deposits which is massive, stratiform sulphide ores and contain chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, barite and quartz. Also mined was copper, iron and pyrites (for sulfuric acid production).

Mining methods adopted here included caving, overhand stoping using long-hole-blasts, and open-pit mining.
 Basic Information
Type: Ruins
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: drop everything - must see
 Physical Information
Address

Kamikita, Iwate Prefecture
Japan
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  •  Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  • air quality
  •  Interesting Features

     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • part-time guard
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
  • Nearby active buildings
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1942
    Closed: 1970
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • gloves
  • head protection
  • long pants / sleeves
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    Quick
    Tue, May 2nd, 2006
    posted by MCP
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    Calm
    Tue, May 2nd, 2006
    posted by MCP
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    July 2008.
    Mon, Jul 14th, 2008
    posted by Kuroneko
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    a visit in kamikita
    Mon, Sep 15th, 2008
    posted by spiritoflouis
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    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 9/22/2022 1:31 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 22 22 at 1:31, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Sep 21 22 at 15:14, fr00tCake changed the following: Year Built, Year Closed, Description, Web Links
  • on Sep 21 22 at 15:02, fr00tCake changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy
  • on Sep 15 08 at 11:32, Steed validated this location
  • on Sep 15 08 at 7:14, spiritoflouis deleted 1 pictures from gallery a visit in kamikita
  • on Sep 15 08 at 7:13, spiritoflouis added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Sep 15 08 at 7:12, spiritoflouis updated gallery a visit in kamikita
  • on Sep 15 08 at 7:11, spiritoflouis created a new gallery
  • on Jul 22 08 at 14:52, Steed validated this location
  • on Jul 20 08 at 22:58, wabisabiman updated gallery A mix...
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