Equinox Gold extends Fazenda mine to 2033
Fazenda has been operating since 1984 as a combined underground and open pit mine, producing over 3.3 million oz. of gold to date.
British Columbia’s mining and mineral exploration industry has a rich history and a auspicious future. Industry revenues in this Canadian western province have doubled over the past eight years, reaching more than $9.8 billion in 2011.
To celebrate AME BC’s (Association of Mineral Exploration BC) 100th anniversary, the folks at Visual Capitalist put together this infographic, which looks at how the sector has evolved in the region over the last century.