SAN GREGORIO OPERATION
LOCATION
UME's San Gregorio gold mining and processing operations are located approximately 450 kilometers north of Montevideo. The principal towns in the region are Minas de Corrales, Tacuarembó and Rivera. Sealed roads link the towns and mine to Montevideo.
This region is generally flat-lying with low undulating granite hills. Vegetation is restricted to river courses. The climate is temperate with consistent rainfall throughout the year. The land surrounding the mine is predominantly used for agriculture.
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