Here are the five largest gold mines by production in the US, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Carlin Mine
The Carlin Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Nevada. It is owned by Barrick Gold and produced an estimated 1,333 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
2. Cortez Mine
Located in Nevada, the Cortez Mine is owned by Barrick Gold. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 735.3 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
3. Turquoise Ridge Mine
The Turquoise Ridge Mine is located in Nevada. It is owned by Barrick Gold and produced an estimated 545 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2039.
4. Turquoise Ridge Mine
The Turquoise Ridge Mine, owned by Barrick Gold, is a surface and underground mine located in Nevada. The mine produced an estimated 509.5 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2039.
5. Long Canyon Project
Owned by Barrick Gold, the Long Canyon Project is a surface mine located in Nevada. It produced an estimated 277 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.