There are more than 696 copper mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Peru in 2022, 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. Cerro Verde Mine
The Cerro Verde Mine is a surface mine located in Arequipa. It is owned by Freeport-McMoRan and produced an estimated 433.63 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
2. Las Bambas Project
Located in Apurimac, the Las Bambas Project is owned by China Minmetals. The surface mine produced an estimated 238.94 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
3. Toquepala Mine
The Toquepala Mine is located in Tacna. It is owned by Grupo Mexico Sde CV and produced an estimated 191.14 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2049. Buy the profile here.
4. Toromocho Project
The Toromocho Project, owned by Aluminum of China, is a surface mine located in Junin. The mine produced an estimated 190.67 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2056. Buy the profile here.
5. Antapaccay Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Antapaccay Mine is a surface mine located in Cusco. It produced an estimated 148 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
