Here are the five largest gold mines by production in Chile, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Centinela Mine Complex
The Centinela Mine Complex is a surface mine located in Antofagasta. It is owned by Antofagasta Plc and produced an estimated 199 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2068.
2. El Penon Mine
Located in Antofagasta, the El Penon Mine is owned by Yamana Gold. The underground mine produced an estimated 176.4 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
3. Escondida Mine
The Escondida Mine is located in Antofagasta. It is owned by BHP and produced an estimated 161.7 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2078.
4. Collahuasi Mine
The Collahuasi Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is a surface mine located in Tarapaca. The mine produced an estimated 102.3 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2088.
5. Candelaria Mine
Owned by Lundin Mining, the Candelaria Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Atacama. It produced an estimated 91 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2021. The mine will operate until 2039.
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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.