El Morro mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Atacama Region | |
| Country | Chile |
| Production | |
| Products | Copper |
| Owner | |
| Company | Goldcorp Teck |
The El Morro mine is one of the largest gold mines in Chile and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north of the country in the Atacama Region.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 6.7 million oz of gold. The mine also holds reserves amounting to 449.5 million tonnes of ore grading 0.49% copper.[1]
Contractors who have worked in this mine are Hatch, AMEC, Fluor Corporation, Bechtel. Siemens was awarded to do electrical engineering. [2]
References[]
- ^ a b c "El Morro - Overview & Operating Highlights". goldcorp.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ^ "El Morro Project". digiscend.com. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
Categories:
- Gold mines in Chile
- Copper mines in Chile
- Mines in Atacama Region
- Surface mines in Chile