Chesterville gold mine
Chesterville Gold Mine was a gold mine located in McGarry, Ontario.
The mine in 1939 | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
Chesterville Gold Mine | |
| Location | McGarry |
| Province | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°08′20″N 79°34′26″W |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold, silver |
| Production | 11,162kg gold, 603kg silver |
| Type | Underground |
| Greatest depth | 854 meters |
| History | |
| Discovered | 1906 |
| Opened | 1939 |
| Closed | 1952 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Chesterfield Larder Lake Gold Mining Company (until 1957), Kerr Addison Mines Ltd. (from 1957) |
Gold was discovered at the location in 1906 and the Chesterfield Larder Lake Gold Mining Company was incorporated in 1907. Logistical and financial challenges delayed the start of mining until 1939.
The mine produced 11,162kg of gold and 603kg of silver before closing in 1952. Ownership of the mine transferred to Kerr Addison Mines Ltd in 1957.
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