Buriticá Gold Mine
Buriticá Gold Mine
Buriticá Gold Mine

The Buriticá Gold Mine is a world-class, ultra-high-grade, large gold mine and Colombia’s first modern underground mine. It has been recognized by the Colombian government as a project of national strategic interest.

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Buriticá Gold Mine
  • Location
    Buriticá, Colombia
  • Ownership
    69.28%
  • Project status
    In production + undergoing expansion
  • Deposit Type
    Epithermal gold deposit
  • Mineral Resources (Inclusive of Mineral Reserves)
    Contained gold: 333tonnes, Grade: 8.21g/t
    Contained silver: 1,000tonnes
  • Mining & Processing methods
    Underground mining + gravity separation + flotation + cyanide leaching
  • 2024 Production(100% basis)
    Gold: 10tonnes, Sliver: 26tonnes
  • M&A

    In 2020, Zijin Mining acquired a 69.28% interest in Continental Gold, which holds a 100% interest in the Buriticá Gold Mine.

ESG

The project invests in community development, supporting local industries, promoting agricultural innovation, and building community infrastructure. It also supports small businesses and facilitates efforts to develop regional agricultural and livestock alliances. In addition, it collaborates with organizations such as the Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (AGROSAVIA), the National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC), and the National Training Service (SENA), as well as farmers and entrepreneurs, to foster regional economic development.

The company has implemented various community programs, including the Sow for the Future agricultural initiative, infrastructure development projects, efforts to promote the local economy internationally, and support for local suppliers.