Paracatu mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
  Paracatu mine  Paracatu mine | |
| Minas Gerais | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 17°11′35″S 46°52′49″W / 17.193°S 46.8804°W |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
| Owner | |
| Company | Kinross Gold |
The Paracatu mine is one of the largest gold surface mines in Brazil, and also in the world.[1]
The mine is located in Minas Gerais state, in the southcentral region of Brazil.[1] It is owned and operated by the Canadian Kinross Gold mining company.
The mine has estimated reserves of 17.5 million oz of gold.[1]
