Porcupine mine
Appearance
![]() Vintage Postcard showing operations at McIntyre Porcupine Mines | |
Location | |
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Location | Timmins |
Province | Ontario |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 48°27′46″N 81°14′28″W / 48.4627°N 81.2412°W |
Production | |
Products | Gold |
Owner | |
Company | Newmont Goldcorp |
Website | Newmont Goldcorp website |
The Porcupine mine is one of the largest gold mines in Canada and in the world.[1] The mine is located in Timmins, Ontario.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 4.35 million oz (123.32 tonnes) of gold.[1] In January 2025, Newmont, the current owners of the mine, announced a deal to sell the mine to Discovery Silver for US$425 million.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Porcupine - Overview & Operating Highlights". goldcorp.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ^ "Newmont selling Porcupine mining operation to Discovery Silver". Financial Post. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
48°27′46″N 81°14′28″W / 48.4627°N 81.2412°W