Lagunas Norte mine

Lagunas Norte mine
Location
La Libertad Region
Country Peru
Production
Products Gold
Owner
Company Barrick Gold

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] The mine has estimated reserves of 5.8 million oz of gold.[1] Another source claims 8.8 million oz., good for 10 years of active mining.

See also

List of mines in Peru

Zinc mining

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Lagunas Norte". barrick.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-06-20.

Coordinates: 7°56′53″S 78°14′37″W / 7.9481°S 78.2436°W / -7.9481; -78.2436

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