This specimen showcases high-grade gold in a quartz and albite matrix, accompanied by minor pyrite. The gold content is estimated at 0.15 ounces, highlighting the richness of the Kerr-Addison Mine in its heyday, located in Timiskaming, Ontario. The Kerr-Addison Mine was one of North America’s most significant gold producers, reaching a depth of 5,000 feet before its closure. At its peak in 1960, it was the largest gold-producing mine in North America, and this specimen stands as a testament to its remarkable ore quality. Development of the property began in 1907, but full-scale production did not commence until 1938, following its acquisition by Kerr-Addison Mines Ltd. The mine changed ownership several times: Golden Shield Resources purchased it in 1987, followed by Deak Resources in 1989, and later AJ Perron Gold Corp. in 1994. The mine ultimately ceased operations in 1996, with a total production of approximately 10.5 million ounces of gold. This specimen serves as a historical and mineralogical record of the extraordinary gold deposits that once made Kerr-Addison a world-class mining operation.
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