Here are the five largest copper mines by production in Indonesia, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Grasberg Block Cave Mine
The Grasberg Block Cave Mine is a underground mine located in Papua. It is owned by Inalum and produced an estimated 295.5 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2041.
2. Deep Mill Level Zone Mine
Located in Papua, the Deep Mill Level Zone Mine is owned by Inalum. The underground mine produced an estimated 242.7 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2041.
3. Batu Hijau Mine
The Batu Hijau Mine is located in West Nusa Tenggara. It is owned by Amman Mineral Internasional and produced an estimated 84.8 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
4. Wetar Copper Project
The Wetar Copper Project, owned by Finders Resources, is a surface mine located in Maluku. The mine produced an estimated 38.8 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2024.
5. Deep Ore Zone Underground Mine
Owned by Inalum, the Deep Ore Zone Underground Mine is an underground mine located in Papua. It produced an estimated 36.4 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2023.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.