What is cortez hills?

Cortez Hills is a gold mine located in Nevada, USA. It is owned by Barrick Gold, one of the largest mining companies in the world. The mine produces approximately 1.7 million ounces of gold per year, making it one of Barrick's most productive mines. Cortez Hills is located in the Cortez Gold Trend, which is a region known for its high-grade gold deposits. The mine uses both open-pit and underground mining methods to extract gold from the ore. Cortez Hills employs around 700 people and has an estimated mineral reserve of 5.9 million ounces of gold as of 2020. The mine is also committed to sustainable mining practices and has implemented various environmental and community initiatives.