⛏ Yanacocha

Peru · Americas · 6.97°S, 78.52°W

Yanacocha is a gold mine in the Cajamarca region of the Northern Highlands of Peru. Considered to be the fourth largest gold mine in the world, it produced 0.97 million ounces of gold in 2014. The 251-square kilometer open pit mine is situated about 30 kilometers north of Cajamarca, in high pampa, straddling the watershed. Formerly a joint venture between Newmont, Compañia de Minas Buenaventura and the International Finance Corporation, as of 2022, it is 100% owned and operated by Newmont.

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Quick facts

Country	Peru
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	6.97°S, 78.52°W · view on map

Yanacocha is located in Peru, in Americas.

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