25th April 2023 by
TOP 10 LARGEST GOLD MINES IN AFRICA IN 2022 - REPORT
Barrick’s Carlin is the largest gold operation in the US and one of the largest in the world. Gold production in 2022 of 1,571 koz was 5% higher y-o-y as the prior year was impacted by the mechanical mill failure at Carlin’s Goldstrike roaster, which occurred in May 2021. In addition, 2022 benefited from higher production at the heap leach facilities.
Barrick’s Cortez gold operation sits second. Gold production in 2022 of 731 koz was 12% lower compared to 2021. This was primarily driven by lower leach and refractory ore tonnes mined from both Crossroads and Pipeline, partially offset by an increase in grade from Cortez Hills underground as well as increased ore tonnes mined and processed from the Goldrush development project.
Another Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge mine is third. Gold production in 2022 of 459 koz was 15% lower than in 2021, primarily due to lower throughput at the Sage autoclave related to previously disclosed unplanned maintenance events, partially offset by higher grades processed. In addition, the complex has transitioned to an underground-only mining operation supplemented by stockpile reclaim starting in the fourth quarter of 2021, together with residual production from the heap leach facility.
At Kinross’ Fort Knox mine, the fourth largest gold operation in the US, 2022 production of 291 koz of gold was 10% higher compared with 2021, primarily due to increases in mill throughput and ounces recovered from the heap leach pads.
Northern Star’s Pogo mine sits fifth with 243 koz of gold produced in 2022. Gold production at Pogo increased by 29% compared to 2021 as the mine continued to operate at 1.3Mtpa, its recently expanded nameplate capacity.
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