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Goldstrike Mine, Nevada
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Goldstrike Mine, Nevada

 (JPG) Goldstrike Mine, Nevada (212,553 bytes) ( 1,046 x 1,058 )
The Goldstrike in northeast Nevada is the largest gold mine in North America. The mine complex, (including the Betze-Post-Screamer open-pit, and Meikle and Rodeo underground mines) is owned and operated by the world’s largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold. Gold occurs as microscopically fine grains, with an average grade of 0.1 ounces per ton of ore. Estimates of reserves are as high as 35 million ounces of gold. The image was acquired September 25, 2010, covers an area of 15 by 15 km, and is located at 41 degrees north, 116.4 degrees west.

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Goldstrike Mine, Nevada Goldstrike Mine, Nevada
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and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team

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