Kumtor Gold Mine
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The Kumtor mine (Kyrgyz: Кумтөр, romanized: Kumtör) is one of the largest gold mines in Central Asia. The mine has been producing gold since 1997 and has produced over 13.8 million ounces of gold as of June 30, 2022. At 13,000 feet, the mine is the second-highest in the world, behind only Yanacocha in Peru.
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Location | |
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Region | Issyk-Kul Region |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Coordinates | 41°52′N 78°12′E |
Production | |
Products | Gold |
Financial year | 2021 |
Type | open-pit |
History | |
Discovered | 1978 |
Opened | 1997 (1997) |
Owner | |
Company | Kyrgyz Republic |
Website | www |
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