Jump to content

Porcupine mine

Coordinates: 48°27′46″N 81°14′28″W / 48.4627°N 81.2412°W / 48.4627; -81.2412
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Porcupine mine
Vintage Postcard showing operations at McIntyre Porcupine Mines
Location
Porcupine mine is located in Canada
Porcupine mine
Porcupine mine
Location in Canada
LocationTimmins
ProvinceOntario
CountryCanada
Coordinates48°27′46″N 81°14′28″W / 48.4627°N 81.2412°W / 48.4627; -81.2412
Production
ProductsGold
Owner
CompanyNewmont Goldcorp
WebsiteNewmont 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]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "Porcupine - Overview & Operating Highlights". goldcorp.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-18.

48°27′46″N 81°14′28″W / 48.4627°N 81.2412°W / 48.4627; -81.2412