Eskay Creek Gold Mine

USA / Alaska / Hyder /
Prior to its closure in 2008, Barrick's Eskay Creek Mine was Canada's highest-grade gold mine and the world's fifth largest silver producer, with production well in excess of 3 million ounces of gold and 160 million ounces of silver. The average grade of the resource was 48.4 grams (1.56 ounces) per tonne gold and 2221 grams (71.4 ounces) per tonne silver. The Eskay Creek deposit was also estimated to contain approximately 3.2 % lead, 5.2 % zinc, and 0.7 % copper.
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Coordinates:   56°39'7"N   130°25'55"W
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