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Emba Derho Mine, Emba Derho, Central Region, Eritreai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Emba Derho Mine | Pit |
| Emba Derho | Village |
| Central Region | Region |
| Eritrea | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
15° 24' 56'' North , 38° 53' 20'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara | 563,930 (2013) | 9.8km |
| Quandeba | 1,000 (2009) | 10.4km |
| Adi Nahbay Tahtay | 200 (2019) | 40.6km |
| Dek’emhāre | 10,959 (2012) | 42.0km |
| Keren | 74,800 (2012) | 61.8km |
A large VMS (volcanogenic massive sulphide) ore deposit (gold, silver, copper zinc) located WNW of Asmara (about 500 meters from Medrizien and about 6 kilometers away from Adi Nefas Doop).
The deposit is worked as an open pit.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
AfricaContinent
- East African Rift System (EARS)Zone (Tectonic)
African PlateTectonic Plate
- Arabian-Nubian Shield
- Nakfa TerraneVolcanic Arc
Arabian Plate
- Nubian ShieldShield
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