There are more than 377 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 59 are in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Peru 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. Antamina Mine
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The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 370.51 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
2. Cerro Lindo Mine
Located in Ica, the Cerro Lindo Mine is owned by Votorantim. The underground mine produced an estimated 78.2 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
3. San Cristobal Mine (Glencore plc)
The San Cristobal Mine (Glencore plc) is located in Lima. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 69.05 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
4. Andaychagua Project
The Andaychagua Project, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in Junin. The mine produced an estimated 64.69 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
5. Toromocho Project
Owned by Aluminum of China, the Toromocho Project is a surface mine located in Junin. It produced an estimated 56.73 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2056. Buy the profile here.
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