Donlin Gold mine
The Donlin Gold Project is a large, undeveloped, refractory gold deposit located 12 miles (19 km) north of Crooked Creek, Alaska on the Kuskokwim River, about 280 miles (450 km) northwest of Anchorage. The deposit has proven and probable reserves estimated at 33.9 million ounces of gold at a grade of 2.1 g/t and could produce up to 1.5 million ounces annually.[1][2][3]
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Donlin Gold Project | |
| Location | Crooked Creek |
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 62°02′17″N 158°12′39″W |
| History | |
| Discovered | 1988 |
| Owner | |
| Company | NovaGold Resources (50%), Barrick Gold (50%) |
| Website | http://www.donlingold.com/ |
Owners
The project is a joint venture between NovaGold Resources, Barrick Gold, and Calista Corporation. Calista is one of 13 regional Alaska Native corporations established as part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA) and under ANCSA has title to the subsurface estate in the region.[1]
References
- Lang, Gregory A. (28 January 2015). "Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014" (PDF). Vancouver, BC: Novagold Resources Inc. pp. 31–32. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- Bruno, Jeff. "Donlin Gold Project". Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- "Donlin Gold's Reserves and Resources". NovaGold Resources Inc. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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