There are more than 696 copper mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in the US, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in the US 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. Morenci Mine
The Morenci Mine is a surface mine located in Arizona. It is owned by Freeport-McMoRan and produced an estimated 400.67 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2044. Buy the profile here.
2. Kennecott Copper Project
Located in Utah, the Kennecott Copper Project is owned by Rio Tinto. The surface mine produced an estimated 179.2 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
3. Safford Mine
The Safford Mine is located in Arizona. It is owned by Freeport-McMoRan and produced an estimated 129.27 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2048. Buy the profile here.
4. Sierrita Mine
The Sierrita Mine, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, is a surface mine located in Arizona. The mine produced an estimated 83.46 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2085. Buy the profile here.
5. Bagdad Mine
Owned by Freeport-McMoRan, the Bagdad Mine is a surface mine located in Arizona. It produced an estimated 74.84 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2101. 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.
