Here are the five largest copper mines by production in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Antamina Mine
The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 426.7 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
2. Cerro Verde Mine
Located in Arequipa, the Cerro Verde Mine is owned by Freeport-McMoRan. The surface mine produced an estimated 402.3 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2051.
3. Las Bambas Project
The Las Bambas Project is located in Apurimac. It is owned by China Minmetals and produced an estimated 383.6 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2038.
4. Toquepala Mine
The Toquepala Mine, owned by Grupo Mexico Sde CV, is a surface mine located in Tacna. The mine produced an estimated 231.2 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2049.
5. Antapaccay Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Antapaccay Mine is a surface mine located in Cusco. It produced an estimated 197 Thousand Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
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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.