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Stora Älgö Mine – History
Mining Claims and Pits
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On Älgön there are three mining claims:
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Hökkulls Mine claim – 2 pits
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Reinhold Mine claim – 4 pits
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Älgö Mine claim – 2 pits
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Stora Älgö Mine claim registered on 20 September 1872.
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Owners: Persbergs Gruve AB (½) and Mölnbacka Trysils AB (½)
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Production
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1848–1871: A total of 3,529 tons of ore was extracted on the island.
Historical Observations
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1851: Eastern Älgö Mine, located on Älgön, was worked this year. The ore vein was considered fairly clean and attractive.
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1852: Poor-quality ore was extracted, so the mine was likely to be abandoned soon.
Source: Transcription from historical mining reports.
