Kencana mine explained

Kencana mine
State/Province:North Maluku
Country:Indonesia
Products:Gold, silver

The Kencana mine is one of the largest gold mines in Indonesia and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the east of the country in North Maluku.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 4.63 million oz of gold and 6 million oz of silver.[1]

Underground development of the Kencana mine commenced in February 2005 and the first underground ore was mined in March 2006.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lisete Bigala. Kencana mine, Indonesia. March 16, 2012. miningweekly.com. 2013-07-25.