Here are the five largest gold mines by production in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Canadian Malartic Mine
The Canadian Malartic Mine is a surface mine located in Quebec. It is owned by Yamana Gold and produced an estimated 714.8 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
2. Detour Lake Project
Located in Ontario, the Detour Lake Project is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines. The surface mine produced an estimated 712.8 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2040.
3. Meliadine Project
The Meliadine Project is located in Nunavut. It is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines and produced an estimated 370.7 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
4. Brucejack Project
The Brucejack Project, owned by Newcrest Mining, is an underground mine located in British Columbia. The mine produced an estimated 345 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2035.
5. Meadowbank Complex
Owned by Agnico Eagle Mines, the Meadowbank Complex is a surface and underground mine located in Nunavut. It produced an estimated 324.8 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2026.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.