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Minera Alumbrera Limited is one of the world’s largest and lowest cost gold and copper operations. Located in north western Argentina, Alumbrera was the country’s first and largest major mining development in the modern era.
Goldcorp owns a 37.5% interest in Alumbrera mine with Xstrata and Yamana as joint venture partners. |
OPERATING STATISTICS
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Alumbrera (37.5%) |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
| Tonnes Ore Mined (000’s) |
9,606 |
10,527 |
10,526.5 |
| Waste Mined tonnes (000’s) |
31,615 |
26,746 |
22,085 |
| Strip ratio waste:ore |
3.3 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
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Ore Milled tonnes (000’s) |
14,478 |
14,063 |
14,075 |
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Milled Grade Au g/t |
0.67 |
0.55 |
0.49 |
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Milled Grade Cu % |
0.56 |
.50 |
.46 |
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Total Recovery Au % |
74% |
76% |
71% |
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Total Recovery Cu % |
84% |
83% |
83% |
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Total Production Au oz |
230,600 |
189,200 |
158,200 |
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Total Production Cu lbs (000’s) |
149,000 |
129,700 |
118,300 |
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Total Cash Cost* US$/oz |
$(684) |
$(449) |
$(722) |
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2008 Alumbrera Technical Report