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The Red Lake Gold Mine is composed of two operating complexes: the Red Lake Complex and the Campbell Complex. Red Lake Gold mine is Canada’s largest gold mine, and in 2009 produced 623,000 ounces at a cash cost of $288/oz. It is also one of the world’s richest gold mines and lowest cost producers.
OPERATING STATISTICS
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Red Lake Gold Mine |
2007
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2008
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2009
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Ore milled Tonnes (000’s) |
721,000 |
765,500 |
781,700 |
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Average mill grade Au g/t |
31 |
26 |
26 |
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Average Recovery Au % |
97% |
96% |
97% |
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Gold Produced Oz |
700,600 |
629,200 |
622,700 |
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Total Cash Cost US$/oz |
$260 |
$302 |
288 |
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