Formerly | Dome Mines Company |
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Industry | Mining |
Founded | 23 March 1910 |
Defunct | 13 August 1987 |
Fate | Merged with Placer Development |
Successor | Placer Dome |
Headquarters |
Dome Mines Limited was a Canadian mining company that existed from 1910 to 1987. It has been the largest gold producer in Canada and in North America.
The company was formed to operate the Dome Mine in Timmins, Ontario, and expanded to operate mines Ontario and Quebec. Dome Petroleum was formed in 1950. The company was acquired by Barrick Gold in 2006.