Kondyor Massif
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The Kondyor Massif (Russian: горы Кондёр) or Konder[1] is a circular intrusion of igneous rock,[2] about 8 kilometres (5 mi) in diameter. It is located in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, c. 600 km (373 mi) west-southwest of Okhotsk, or c. 570 km (354 mi) south-east of Yakutsk. It is reached from Yakutsk by road via Amga. It is an important source of platinum.
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Coordinates: 57.5863°N 134.6532°E / 57.5863; 134.6532 | |
Location | Ayano-Maysky District, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia |
Range | Yudoma-Maya Highlands |
Geology | Igneous intrusion and circular ridge |
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Since 1984, Artel Starateley "Amur" (part of the Russian Platinum group) has developed this alluvial platinum deposit.