Here are the five largest lead mines by production in China, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Yinshan Mine
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The Yinshan Mine is a surface mine located in Jiangxi. It is owned by Jiangxi Copper and produced an estimated 322.616 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2069.
2. Fankou Mine
Located in Guangdong, the Fankou Mine is owned by Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet. The underground mine produced an estimated 92.442 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2033.
3. Jiama Mine
The Jiama Mine is located in Tibet. It is owned by China Gold International Resources and produced an estimated 72.031 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2050.
4. Ying Mine
The Ying Mine, owned by Silvercorp Metals, is an underground mine located in Henan. The mine produced an estimated 26.256 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2036.
5. Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine
Owned by Zijin Mining Group, the Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine is a surface mine located in Xinjiang Uyghur. It produced an estimated 16.4 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2043.
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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.
