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Paracatu mine
Gold mine in Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Paracatu mine is one of the largest gold surface mines in Brazil, and also in the world.[1]
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Location | |
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Minas Gerais | |
Country | Brazil |
Coordinates | 17.193°S 46.8804°W / -17.193; -46.8804 |
Production | |
Products | Gold |
Owner | |
Company | Kinross Gold |
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The mine is located in Minas Gerais state, in the southcentral region of Brazil.[1] It is owned and operated by the Canadian Kinross Gold mining company.
The mine has estimated reserves of 17.5 million oz of gold.[1]