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How much gold is harvested per ton of earth from the underground mine?

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If you are referring to NOVA - Hunting the Elements documentary, then about one ounce per ton of earth from the underground mine. One haul equals to about 400 tons, which means there are about 25 pounds of gold per every truck, and one ounce costs $1,800.
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