Nevada Gold Mines – Largest Gold Mine in the World
Nevada Gold Mines stands as the world’s largest gold-mining complex, surpassing the next-largest mine on this list by 68.5 percent. This joint venture between Barrick and Newmont, the largest gold-producing company globally, owns a 38.5 percent stake. The complex, situated in Nevada, boasts prolific deposits like Carlin (48.9 MT), Cortez (22.8 MT), Turquoise Ridge (14.26 MT), Phoenix (5.5 MT), and Long Canyon (2.8 MT). With combined proven and probable reserves of 29.6 million ounces and measured and indicated resources of 49 million ounces, it epitomizes Nevada’s status as a top US gold-mining jurisdiction.
Barrick’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap, exemplified by the construction of a 200-megawatt photovoltaic solar facility for accelerated decarbonization.
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