Our Rich History

Though the story of Alamos Gold is not a long one in terms of time, it is one that is rich in terms of accomplishments.

Alamos Gold was formed on February 21, 2003, as a result of the amalgamation of Alamos Minerals and National Gold. Prior to the merger, both Alamos Minerals and National Gold were involved primarily in mineral exploration activities in North America.  
 
The Company owns 100% of the 30,325-hectare Salamandra concessions, which are located within the Mulatos District in the State of Sonora of northwestern Mexico. These  concessions contain the Mulatos Mine and a growing portfolio of more than a dozen exploration targets.

Since declaring commercial production in 2006, the Company has continually focused on making operating improvements, resulting in record production of 178,500 ounces of gold in 2010.

 

In addition, the Company continues to invest in aggressive exploration programs to increase its mineral reserves and resources.

Here are some interesting historical highlights regarding the Mulatos District and Alamos Gold:

1536
  • Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca travelled along the Mulatos River and reported seeing evidence of gold.
1635
  • Mulatos was first settled by Jesuit priests intent on mining gold.
  
1806
  • Thomas Souza makes the first officially registered claim.
1880-1910
  • Greene Gold-Silver Company produces approximately 250,000 ounces of gold at the Mina Vieja underground mine next to Mulatos.
1910-1922
  • Mexican Revolution stops development in many mining districts including Mulatos.