Diavik Diamond Mine: A Gem in the Canadian Arctic

Table of Contents 1. Overview of Diavik Diamond Mine Attribute Details Location Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada Owner/Operator Rio Tinto Group Type of Mine Open-pit and Underground Primary Commodity Diamonds Start of Operations 2003 Current Status Active Sustainability Initiatives Biodiversity conservation, energy efficiency, tailings management Significant Milestones Over 100

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Detour Lake Mine: A Giant Among Canadian Gold Producers

Table of Contents 1. Overview of Detour Lake Mine Attribute Details Location Northeastern Ontario, Canada Owner/Operator Agnico Eagle Mines Limited Type of Mine Open-pit Primary Commodity Gold Start of Operations 2013 (as a modern mine) Current Status Active Sustainability Initiatives Biodiversity management, energy efficiency, tailings management Significant Milestones One of

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Niobec Mine: A Leading Source of Niobium for the Global Market

Table of Contents 1. Overview of Niobec Mine Attribute Details Location Saint-Honoré, Quebec, Canada Owner/Operator Magris Resources Inc. Type of Mine Underground Primary Commodity Niobium Start of Operations 1976 Current Status Active Sustainability Initiatives Emissions reduction, water recycling, energy efficiency Significant Milestones 8-10% of the world’s niobium production Reclamation Focus

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New Afton Mine: A Sustainable and High-Performance Copper-Gold Mine

Table of Contents 1. Overview of New Afton Mine Attribute Details Location Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Owner/Operator New Gold Inc. Type of Mine Underground Primary Commodities Copper, Gold Start of Operations 2012 Current Status Active Sustainability Initiatives Energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation Significant Milestones Over 1.5 million ounces of

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Golden Sunlight Mine: Barrick’s Commitment to Sustainable and Innovative Mining

Table of Contents 1. Overview of Golden Sunlight Mine Attribute Details Location Whitehall, Montana, USA Owner/Operator Barrick Gold Corporation Type of Mine Underground and Open-Pit Primary Commodity Gold (historically), Pyrite (currently) Start of Operations 1983 Current Status Focus on Pyrite Concentrate Recovery Sustainability Initiatives Land Reclamation, Water Treatment, Pyrite Recovery

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Global Mines Data Explorer 2024 V1.0 [FREE]

Unlock the Power of Global Mining Data with Ark Analytics’ Free Tool Table of Contents Introduction to the Global Mines Data Explorer The Global Mines Data Explorer 2024 V1.0 is Ark Analytics’ latest, free-to-use tool that brings together comprehensive mining data from across the globe. As the demand for mining

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Timmins Operations: Pan American Silver’s Key Gold Asset

Pan American Silver’s Timmins operation in Ontario, Canada, consists of the Timmins West and Bell Creek underground gold mines. These mines feed the Bell Creek mill, producing high-quality gold at low cost. With proven and probable gold reserves of 892.9 Koz, the operation boasts an average plant throughput of 4,400

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Island Gold Mine: A High-Grade Gold Producer in Canada

Island Gold Mine, operated by Alamos Gold, is one of Canada’s top high-grade, low-cost underground gold mines located in Northern Ontario. Renowned for its significant resource growth, the mine has more than tripled its Mineral Reserve and Resource base since 2017, supporting expansion efforts. The ongoing Phase 3+ Expansion aims

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