Skinnskatteberg, Sweden
Bastnäs
Bastnäs is an ore field near Riddarhyttan, Västmanland, Sweden. The mines in Bastnäs were earliest mentioned in 1692. Iron, copper and rare-earth elements were extracted from the mines and 4,500 tons of cerium was produced between 1875 and 1888.
- City
- Skinnskatteberg
- Country
- Sweden
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia