Macraes Gold Mine, Waitaki District, New Zealand
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…What is Macraes known for?With a long history of gold extraction, Macraes is widely known as a mining town
…How long has Macraes been a mine extension?In late 2020, while the world grappled with a global pandemic, Macraes delivered its single longest life of mine extension, of eight years, as work started on the new Golden Point Underground and additional open pit expansions at Deepdell and Frasers West. This extension is set to produce around 1.1 million ounces of gold.
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…What mineralisation types are there at Macraes?The mineralisation types at Macraes include black sheared schist, stockworks, shear-parallel quartz veins, and mineralised schist. As of 31 December 2019, the proven and probable reserves for Macraes stand at 1.1 million ounces (Moz) of gold, including 1Moz in the open pit and 0.06Moz of gold in the Frasers underground.
Macraes Gold Mine, Waitaki District, New Zealand
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WebMacraes gold mine. The Macraes gold deposit is the largest active gold mine in New Zealand. The mine has produced more than 1.8 million ounces of gold at an average …