Production
In 2005, Yanacocha aimed its production peak with 3,316,933 ounces (103,200 kg) of gold (INEI). Since then, production has fallen to less than half:
- 3.3 million ounces (2005)
- 2.6 million ounces (2006)
- 1.6 million ounces (2007)
- 1.8 million ounces (2008)
- 2.1 million ounces (2009)
- 1.5 million ounces (2010)
- 1.3 million ounces (2011)
According to Newmont Mining annual reports, from 2005 to 2011 production was not hindered by local protests apart from a short production stop in 2006 due to a road blockade.
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