What did Salmita Mine and Outpost Island Mine both mine for
Salmita Mine The Salmita Mine was a gold producer in the Northwest Territories, Canada during 1983 to 1987. The deposit was first discovered in 1945 and underground exploration was carried out in 1951-1952. It was reactivated for exploration by Giant Yellowknife Mines Limited in 1975 and entered production in 1983. They used the old camp and milling plant of the abandoned Tundra Mine, located a few kilometres to the south. The mine produced 179,906 troy ounces (5596 kg) of gold from the milling of 238,177 tons of ore.
Ampasindava mine The Ampasindava mine is one of the largest rare earths mines in Madagascar. The mine is located in northern Madagascar in Diana Region. The mine has reserves amounting to 130 million tonnes of ore grading 0.08% RE.