Boddington

Overview

Large-tonnage low-grade porphyry Cu-Au deposit. One of Australia's largest gold mines with significant copper.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Diorite porphyry (Archean)

Tectonic Setting: Craton margin

Resources & Operations

Operator: Newmont

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 2009

Data Provenance

Source: Newmont JORC reports