Mining companies in Chukotka produced 17.2 tons of gold in January - September 2023, an increase of 8% compared to the same period of last year.
According to the Department of Industry of Chukotka, silver mining in the region increased by 22% to 86.5 tons during the reporting period.
According to the department, in 2022, 16.1 tons of gold were mined in the district (a decrease of 11% compared to 2021). Silver production amounted to 70.6 tons, up 85% as compared to January - September 2021.
One of the major investment projects in the Chukotka Autonomous district is the development of the Pyrkakai stockworks, one of the largest tin deposits in Russia. It is operated by PJSC Seligdar, a subsidiary of Rusolovo company. The reserves of the deposit amount to 243,400 tons of tin and 16,000 tons of tungsten trioxide.
Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished
