Barrick’s Golden Sunlight Nears End of Operational Life, Montana
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The Golden Sunlight mine, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation, has been approaching the end of its operational life in recent years, with the mine’s remaining gold reserves nearly depleted. Following a detailed review of the Golden Sunlight operation, new underground development has ceased, and mining is limited to existing areas only. A final mill run to process gold ore is currently scheduled for May 2019.
Underground and surface exploration drilling will continue at the operation, with a focus on the southern extension of the Sunlight vein. The company will also complete metallurgical test work and a structural geological model associated with the APEX target.
In addition, Barrick will be evaluating the potential to reprocess historic tailings, while conducting hydrological and geochemical studies to support ongoing water treatment and reclamation work as part of its commitment as responsible owners of the Golden Sunlight mine.
Barrick’s workforce and community partners’ interests remain a priority and they will continue with responsible environmental stewardship and management of their social and economic commitments as they work this evaluation process. In the coming months, Barrick will review the findings from these different work streams and determine the path forward for the operation.
About Barrick Gold
Barrick has mining operations in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Zambia. More than 75 percent of our gold production comes from the Americas region. The company was founded in 1983 by Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Peter Munk, and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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