There are more than 1352 gold mines in operation globally, of which 36 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest gold mines by production in Brazil 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. Paracatu Mine

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The Paracatu Mine is a surface mine located in Minas Gerais. It is owned by Kinross Gold and produced an estimated 588 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. 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 359.5 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2054. Buy the profile here.

3. Jacobina Mine

The Jacobina Mine is located in Bahia. It is owned by Pan American Silver and produced an estimated 230 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. 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 150.33 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.

5. Aurizona Mine

Owned by Equinox Gold, the Aurizona Mine is a surface mine located in Maranhao. It produced an estimated 125 thousand ounces of gold in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.

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