Lagunas Norte mine
The Lagunas Norte mine is one of the largest gold mines in Peru and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north-western part of Peru in La Libertad Region, 140 kilometers from Trujillo.[1] At the end of 2018, the mine produced 245,000 ounces of gold and estimated reserves of 3.95 million oz of gold.[2]:58
| Location | |
|---|---|
| La Libertad Region | |
| Country | Peru |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
| Owner | |
| Company | Barrick Gold |
The mine is currently inactive. In 2019, Barrick announced that it had placed the mine on care and maintenance.[3]
References
- "Lagunas Norte". barrick.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- "Barrick Gold Corporation Annual Report 2018" (PDF). Barrick Gold Corporation. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- "Barrick to close Lagunas Norte". www.mining-journal.com. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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