The Europe's largest emerald mine in the Urals region of Russia has reopened after being idle for several years. The mine produces beryl, the mineral source of emeralds, as well as rare earth metals. In the 1990s, the mine faced financial difficulties when state orders were cancelled and new owners neglected it. The license to the mine was issued to a company that maintained it safely for the past three years. Once production reaches full capacity, the mine will provide 560 jobs and help resolve economic and social issues in the small mining town.
The Europe's largest emerald mine in the Urals region of Russia has reopened after being idle for several years. The mine produces beryl, the mineral source of emeralds, as well as rare earth metals. In the 1990s, the mine faced financial difficulties when state orders were cancelled and new owners neglected it. The license to the mine was issued to a company that maintained it safely for the past three years. Once production reaches full capacity, the mine will provide 560 jobs and help resolve economic and social issues in the small mining town.