Ecuador gold mine pauses hydro use to support grid, hits record output

Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador has commissioned a new hydroelectric plant but is temporarily limiting its use to supply the public grid, relying on its own generators. The mine achieved record Q3 gold production of 153,736 ounces. This reflects ongoing energy strain in Ecuador and the mine's operational flexibility.

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