The prosperity of the 20's would prove very brief however, by 1928 ore reserves were declining.
In October 2006, the world's fifth largest ore reserves of gold and copper were discovered there.
Finland itself had large ore reserves and a well-developed forest industry.
The ore reserves were discovered to be less than previously thought in late 1900, and the share price crashed.
It ceased uranium production at the end of 2002 when the ore reserves were depleted.
Lupin may also be reopened to recover the last available ore reserves.
Mineral resources are calculated in addition to ore reserves.
The rock's major ore reserves had been mined out a long time ago.
The estimated ore reserves have been revised up to 35 million tonnes, sufficient for at least 14 years production.
It possesses the biggest ore reserve of the country.