There are more than 1352 gold mines in operation globally, of which 93 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest gold mines by production in Canada in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Detour Lake Project
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The Detour Lake Project is a surface mine located in Ontario. It is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines and produced an estimated 682 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
2. Canadian Malartic Mine
Located in Quebec, the Canadian Malartic Mine is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines. The surface mine produced an estimated 652.45 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
3. Meadowbank Complex
The Meadowbank Complex is located in Nunavut. It is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines and produced an estimated 429.91 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2026. Buy the profile here.
4. Meliadine Project
The Meliadine Project, owned by Agnico Eagle Mines, is a surface and underground mine located in Nunavut. The mine produced an estimated 365 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
5. Brucejack Project
Owned by Newmont, the Brucejack Project is an underground mine located in British Columbia. It produced an estimated 286 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
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