Overview

World's largest magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE sulfide deposit. Massive sulfides in Siberian Traps intrusions.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Norite and gabbro (Permian-Triassic)

Tectonic Setting: Large Igneous Province

Geological Province: Siberian Craton

Metallogenic Belt: Siberian Traps

Operator: Nornickel

Mining Method: Underground

Production Start: 1935

Source: Nornickel reports; Naldrett (2010)

Last Verified: 2026-01-15

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