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Mosher Mine

 

Commodity/Produit de base :

Gold/Or (Au)

Operation/En opération :

 1962-1966

Ore mined/Minerai exploité :

 2,710,657 tons

Gold produced/Or produit :

 330,265 oz.

Recovered grade/Qualité recouverte :

 0.12 OPT**

** OPT = Ounces per ton

 

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History/Historique

imageMosher-Long Lac Gold Mines, Ltd. was incorporated in 1934  to develop 22 claims located immediately west of the MacLeod-Cockshutt property.  In 1950, after a period of innactivity, the company reorganized as New Mosher Longlac Mines Limited, and acquired the past-producing Hardrock Mine property. 

In 1952, the shaft-sinking began.   A total of 330,265 ounces of gold were produced and 34,586 ounces of silver between 1963 to 1966.  In July 1970, underground operations were terminated, and the mine closed down. 

 

 

Mosher-Long Lac Gold Mines, Ltd., a été incorporé en 1934 pour développer 22 concessions situées directement à l’ouest de la propriété de la mine MacLeod-Cockshutt. En 1950, après une période d’inactivité, la compagnie s’est réorganisée comme New Mosher Longlac Mines Limited, et a acheté la propriété de l’ancienne mine Hardrock.

En 1952, le creusage du puits a commencé. Un total de 330 265 onces d’or furent produits et 34 586 onces d’argent entre 1963 et 1966. En juillet de 1970, les opérations souterraines furent arrêtées et la mine a été fermée.