Our newest cornerstone mine in Mexico.
In 2010, the Peñasquito mine achieved commercial production on schedule and on budget. Over a 22-year life, Peñasquito is expected to produce an annual average of 500,000 ounces of gold, 28 million ounces of silver, 450 million pounds of zinc and 200 million pounds of lead.
Peñasquito will be Mexico's largest open pit mine, consisting of two open pits - Peñasco and Chile Colorado - containing gold, silver, lead and zinc. Exploration continues to expand the high-grade manto deposits beneath the Peñasquito pit. Assay results have demonstrated significant potential for concurrent, high-grade production from mantos below the current pits, later in the life of the mine.