Morelos mine

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Morelos mine
Location
Guerrero
Country Mexico
Production
Products Gold
Owner
Company Torex Gold Resources

The Morelos mine is one of the largest gold mines in Mexico. [1] The mine is located in the south of the country in Guerrero. [1] The mine has estimated reserves of 3.07 million ounces of gold. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Morelos Gold Project, Mexico". mining-technology.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-18.