Brazil - Jacobina | Brazil (100% Yamana-owned)
The Jacobina mine in Bahia State in northeastern Brazil consists of a complex of underground gold mines and a 6,500 tonnes per day carbon-in-pulp processing plant. Commercial production began in 2005. The higher grade Lagartixa zone was discovered in 2009 and in 2010 mineral resources were upgraded at the Morro do Vento and Canavieiras deposits. In 2010, the mine’s mineral reserve grade increased by 16 percent and mineral resource grade increased by 10 percent over 2009 levels. These grade increases will facilitate higher future production levels.
| Production | 2010 | 2011E | 2012E |
|---|
| Gold (oz.) | 122,160 | 120-135,000 | 130-145,000 |
| Cash cost (per lb. of copper) | $535 | | |
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
Gold 1.7 million oz. proven & probable + 1.7 million oz. measured & indicated
Strategic Mine Life (years): 15+
* Please refer to
www.yamana.com/Operations/ReservesAndResources for complete information relating to mineral reserves and mineral resources indicating tonnage and grade for the various mines and projects.
The Jacobina Mine has been certified as fully compliant with the International Cyanide Management Code by The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI). For details please see ICMI's press release:
http://www.cyanidecode.org/media_pr324.php