There are more than 757 silver mines in operation globally, of which 27 are in Chile, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver mines by production in Chile in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Chuquicamata Mine
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The Chuquicamata Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Antofagasta. It is owned by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile and produced an estimated 9.67 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2057. Buy the profile here.
2. Mina Ministro Hales
Located in Antofagasta, the Mina Ministro Hales is owned by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile. The surface mine produced an estimated 9.34 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2065. Buy the profile here.
3. Collahuasi Mine
The Collahuasi Mine is located in Tarapaca. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 8.65 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2106. Buy the profile here.
4. La Coipa Mine
The La Coipa Mine, owned by Kinross Gold, is a surface mine located in Atacama. The mine produced an estimated 7.67 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032.
5. Escondida Mine
Owned by BHP Group, the Escondida Mine is a surface mine located in Antofagasta. It produced an estimated 4.92 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2078. Buy the profile here.
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