There are more than 1322 gold mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest gold mines by production in Brazil in 2022, 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. Paracatu Mine
The Paracatu Mine is a surface mine located in Minas Gerais. It is owned by Kinross Gold and produced an estimated 545.81 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
2. Salobo Mine
Located in Para, the Salobo Mine is owned by Vale. The surface mine produced an estimated 388.89 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2053. Buy the profile here.
3. Jacobina Mine
The Jacobina Mine is located in Bahia. It is owned by Yamana Gold and produced an estimated 195 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.
4. Cuiaba Mine
The Cuiaba Mine, owned by AngloGold Ashanti, is an underground mine located in Minas Gerais. The mine produced an estimated 145.65 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.
5. Corrego do Sitio Mine
Owned by AngloGold Ashanti, the Corrego do Sitio Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Minas Gerais. It produced an estimated 128.51 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2023. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
