Ruttan Mine
Canada /
Manitoba /
Leaf Rapids /
World
/ Canada
/ Manitoba
/ Leaf Rapids
World / Canada / Manitoba / Division No. 23
mine, copper mine, mining, zinc mine/processing
IN 1969 Sherritt Gordon Mines discovered a vast copper and zinc orebody at Ruttan Lake. The open pit mine opened in 1973, and in 1987 was taken over by Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting before closing in 2002.
To service the mine, the new town of Leaf Rapids was built in 1970.
To service the mine, the new town of Leaf Rapids was built in 1970.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 56°28'10"N 99°38'36"W
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