Krasta mine

The Krasta mine is a large mine located in central east Albania, adjacent to the town of Krastë in Dibër County, 40 kilometres (25 mi) as the crow flies, east of the capital, Tirana.

The total combined chromium ore production from the mine between 1971 and 2006 amounted to 716,000 tonnes.

The chromium ore reserves of the mine are split into two categories above and below Level +400.

[2] The proven ore reserves located below the Level +400 are currently not estimated or calculated but are expected to be grading over 40% chromium metal.

[2] The mine's total reserves amount to 2 million tonnes of ore grading 40% chromium metal.