Minera Yanacocha Gold Mine, Peru
Key Data:
Producer of
Gold
Location
Cajamarca, Peru
Ownership
Minera Yanacocha, held by: Newmont Mining Corp. (51.35%); Minas Buenaventura (43.65%); International Finance Corp (5%)
Geology type
Gold associated with Tertiary andesitic domes
Mineral type
Silica-hosted Au
Reserve base
32.6Moz Au (2005)
Annual production
3.3Moz gold (2005)
Mining method
Open pit
Processing method
Heap leaching producing doré bars for refining overseas
Employment
1,130
Key equipment (contractors)
Kilborn Engineering (plant)
Water Management Consultants (water supply)
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