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above and below Level +1560. The proven ore reserves located above the Level +1560 amount to 730,000 tonnes of ore grading 38% chromium metal. The proven ore reserves located below the Level +1560 are currently not estimated or calculated but are expected to be grading 45% chromium metal. The mine
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242:References
235:categories
209:geological
162:Batra mine
131:Production
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103:41°29′30″N
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462:Qaf-Buall
420:Chromium
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25:Location
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332:Albania
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146:History
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84:Country
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182:Europe
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