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The Muruntau gold deposit is situated in the Qizilqum Desert of Uzbekistan. It is being mined in the world's largest open-pit gold mine with production believed to be of the order of two million ounces per annum. The open pit measures about 3.5 by 2.5 km and extends to a depth of 560m (2012). The gold ore resource in the Muruntau deposit, including production, is about 170 million ounces of gold. The mine is owned and operated by Uzbekistan state-owned Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combinat.

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  • The Muruntau gold deposit is situated in the Qizilqum Desert of Uzbekistan. It is being mined in the world's largest open-pit gold mine with production believed to be of the order of two million ounces per annum. The open pit measures about 3.5 by 2.5 km and extends to a depth of 560m (2012). The gold ore resource in the Muruntau deposit, including production, is about 170 million ounces of gold. The mine is owned and operated by Uzbekistan state-owned Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combinat. The giant Muruntau Gold deposit was discovered in 1958. The area was a source of turquoise since the days of the Silk Road. It was not until the 1950s, however, that the Muruntau area was systematically explored. A large gold and arsenic geochemical anomaly, detected during systematic geochemical sampling and geological mapping of the area indicated the Muruntau deposit. Auriferous quartz veins were subsequently found in surface exposures at the site of the current open pit. Mining commenced on the deposit in 1967, and production has been continuous ever since. (en)
  • La mine de Muruntau est une mine à ciel ouvert d'or, située en Ouzbékistan. Sa production a débuté en 1967. (fr)
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  • La mine de Muruntau est une mine à ciel ouvert d'or, située en Ouzbékistan. Sa production a débuté en 1967. (fr)
  • The Muruntau gold deposit is situated in the Qizilqum Desert of Uzbekistan. It is being mined in the world's largest open-pit gold mine with production believed to be of the order of two million ounces per annum. The open pit measures about 3.5 by 2.5 km and extends to a depth of 560m (2012). The gold ore resource in the Muruntau deposit, including production, is about 170 million ounces of gold. The mine is owned and operated by Uzbekistan state-owned Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combinat. (en)
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  • Mine de Muruntau (fr)
  • Muruntau gold deposit (en)
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