Priargunsky mine

Russia

Krasnokamensk ([krsnkamnsk]) is a town and the administrative center of Krasnokamensky District in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located near the Sino-Russian border, 535 kilometers (332 mi) southeast of Chita, the administrative center of the krai. It is best known as the site for Russia's largest uranium mine. Population: 55,666(2010 census); 55,920(2002 census); 66,872(1989 Soviet census).