# Iron Mine (Latium)

**Category:** Production / Mining
**Region:** Latium

## Description

The Iron Mine extracts Iron Ore from mountain deposits in Latium. It requires a Mountain Slot and an Iron deposit to be built. The building can be upgraded with an Aqueduct connection for improved production.

## Stats

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Required Tier | [Plebeians](../population-tiers/tier-ii.md) |
| Dimensions | 3x8 / 4x11 (rotated) |
| Cycle Time | 0:30 |
| Build Cost | 2 Planks, 2 Bricks |
| Maintenance | 10 Coins, 5 Plebeians |

## Area Effects

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Health | -2 |

## Placement Requirements

| Requirement | Details |
|-------------|---------|
| Mountain Slot | Required |
| Deposit | Iron deposit required |

## Production

**Input:** None (raw extraction)

**Output:** [Iron Ore](../goods/iron-ore.md)

## Upgrades

### Aqueduct Connection

The Iron Mine can be connected to the Aqueduct system for enhanced production capabilities.

## Specialists

| Specialist | Rarity | Type | Effects |
|------------|--------|------|---------|
| Lar Syracus, Minedriver | Legendary | Economic | Mines in Range: Income area effect +6, Happiness area effect -2, Health area effect -2, Workforce -75%, Upkeep -75%. Legendary Bonus: Own at least 12 Markets. |
| Minas Orlamh, the Gilted Touch | Legendary | Finance | Mines in Range: Productivity +25%, Additional 1t Gold Ore every 10 cycles, Income +100. Legendary Bonus: Own at least 1,000,000 Denarii. |
| Ironic Interviewer | Rare | Research | Iron Mines in range: Knowledge area effect +1 |
| Gygaea of Megaria, Eupalinian Reservist | Epic | Economic | Mines in Range: Water consumption -50%, Additional 1t every 8 cycles |
| Lamellary Armourer | Rare | Military | Armour Chain in range: Productivity +20% |
| Laconic Swordsmith | Rare | Military | Weapons Chain in range: Productivity +20% |
| Rhea Proserpina, Dis Mater | Epic | Finance | Mines and Pits in range: Workforce -40%, Upkeep -80% |

## Production Chain

Iron Ore is smelted in a [Furnace](./furnace-latium.md) to produce [Iron](../goods/iron.md), which is then used by:
- [Weaponsmith](./weaponsmith-latium.md) to produce [Weapons](../goods/weapons.md)
- [Armourer](./armourer-latium.md) to produce [Armour](../goods/armour.md)

## Related Buildings

- [Iron Mine (Albion)](./iron-mine-albion.md)
- [Copper Mine (Albion)](./copper-mine-albion.md)
- [Silver Mine (Albion)](./silver-mine-albion.md)
- [Tin Mine (Albion)](./tin-mine-albion.md)