Pueblo Viejo mine, mine in the Dominican Republic
Pueblo Viejo mine is a large gold extraction operation in the Dominican Republic, operated through a joint partnership between Barrick Gold and Newmont. The site consists of two major open pits where heavy trucks and shovels remove ore, which is then transported to a processing plant where it is crushed, ground, and treated using a carbon-in-leach circuit to separate the gold.
The mine began operations in 2013 and has been producing continuously since then. The operation was established as a partnership that was solidified when Newmont acquired Goldcorp in 2019, gaining its 40 percent stake in the site.
Mining shapes the identity of surrounding communities and is seen by residents as a driver of economic progress. The presence of the operation has attracted workers from different regions, creating a work culture centered around shifts and seasonal employment.
The mine is an active industrial site and is not freely accessible to visitors due to strict safety requirements. The operating companies occasionally offer educational visits and community programs where people can learn about the site's operations.
The mine uses a carbon-in-leach circuit, a specialized process that employs activated carbon to capture gold directly during the leaching process, significantly boosting efficiency. This technique is less common than other gold recovery methods and allows the operation to achieve high production volumes cost-effectively.
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