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Where are major pyrochlore mines located?
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niobium processing
Four one-millimetre thick samples of niobium metal foil.
Major pyrochlore mines are located in the following regions:
- Brazil: Significant deposits are found in the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás. Brazil is the world's largest producer of niobium.12
- Canada: A major mine is located at Saint-Honoré, Quebec.1
While pyrochlore is a principal commercial source of niobium and occurs in various alkaline rocks and pegmatites globally, these specific locations host the large-scale mining operations.314