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Brazilian operations, including the Serra Grande Gold Mine, contributed 8% to AngloGold Ashanti's overall gold production. This mine is one of two operations by AngloGold Ashanti in Brazil, with the other being the
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Exploration work at the Serra Grande mine began in 1973, with detailed mapping and diamond drilling conducted until 1976. However, actual mining operations did not start until 1987.
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The mine recorded one fatality in 2008 but has been fatality free in 2009.
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Serra Grande currently comprises three underground mines:
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686:Bill Nairn
614:Management
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267:Palmeiras
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