• Created: 09.06.2023
• Updated: 09.06.2023
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The Muruntau mine became one of the world leaders in gold mining in 2022

Kitco (Canada) reported the world’s top 10 largest gold mines in 2022. According to this list, the Muruntau mine became one of the world leaders in gold mining last year.

Remind that, Kitco noted the Muruntau mine is the world leader in gold mining in 2020 and 2021.

Today the length of Muruntau quarry is 4.3 km, width - 3.2 km, depth - about 650 meters. Currently, more than 50 million tons of ore are mined from the mine per year. More than 2.6 thousand employees work here. Today the mine is recognized by geologists as the largest in terms of gold reserves, its reserves are estimated at more than 4.5 thousand tons. The V-stage of quarry development in the future will allow mining gold at a depth of up to 1 050 meters.

The Press service of JSC NMMC.