Veladero mine

The Veladero mine is one of the largest gold mines in Argentina and in the world.[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.
Veladero mine
Location
San Juan Province
CountryArgentina
Production
ProductsGold
Owner
CompanyBarrick Gold

In 2007, Barrick Gold installed the world's highest-altitude wind turbine at the Veladero mine at nearly 4,200m elevation.[2]

References

  1. "Veladero". barrick.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
  2. "Barrick Gold Starts Up World's Highest-Altitude Wind Turbine in Argentina, an Industrial Info News Alert". Reuters. 2008-08-18. Retrieved 2016-01-27.

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