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Lihir mine

Coordinates: 3°07′55″S 152°38′29″E / 3.13194°S 152.64139°E / -3.13194; 152.64139
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Lihir mine
Location
New Ireland Province
CountryPapua New Guinea
Coordinates3°07′55″S 152°38′29″E / 3.13194°S 152.64139°E / -3.13194; 152.64139
Production
ProductsGold

The Lihir mine is one of the largest gold mines in Papua New Guinea and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north-east of the country in New Ireland Province.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 45 million oz of gold.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Terrestrial mining and mineral resources of the Pacific Islands Region" (PDF). sopac.org. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-06-21.