VERNINSKOYE

Irkutsk region, Eastern Siberia, Russia

Mining type

Conventional shovel-and-truck open-pit operation

2020 production

273.4 koz

2019 production

255.9 koz

3.2 mtpaProcessing capacity

4.5 millionProven and Probable Reserves (ounces)

14 millionMeasured, Indicated an Inferred Mineral Resources (ounces)

1,391Employees

Commissioned in December 2011, Verninskoye became Polyus third mine to be launched in three consecutive years from 2009 to 2011. Located in the historical gold mining area of Bodaybo, this greenfield operation’s resource base allows for expansion of its plant processing capacity.