Veladero mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| San Juan Province | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
| Owner | |
| Company | Barrick Gold |
The Veladero mine is a gold mine in Argentina.[1] The mine is located in the north-western part of Argentina in San Juan Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 10 million oz of gold.[1] It is operated by Barrick Gold.
DeWind D8.2 HE 2MW wind turbine at the Veladero mine.
In 2007, Barrick Gold installed the world's highest-altitude wind turbine at the Veladero mine at nearly 4,200m elevation.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Veladero". barrick.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ^ "Barrick Gold Starts Up World's Highest-Altitude Wind Turbine in Argentina, an Industrial Info News Alert". Reuters. 2008-08-18. Archived from the original on 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
Coordinates: 29°24′33″S 69°53′42″W / 29.4092°S 69.8950°W
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