Buzwagi is located in northwest Tanzania, East Africa, approximately 6 kilometres east of Kahama town and 120 kilometres south of Mwanza. Buzwagi is the second largest mining operation in Tanzania and the largest single open pit in the country.
On May 4, 2009, Barrick announced the first gold pour on time and in line with its capital budget. Proven and probable reserves at Buzwagi are 3.3 million ounces of gold1.