Here are the five largest lead mines by production in China, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Fankou Mine
The Fankou Mine is a underground mine located in Guangdong. It is owned by Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet and produced an estimated 93.1 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2033.
2. Jiama Mine
Located in Tibet, the Jiama Mine is owned by China Gold International Resources. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 40.1 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2050.
3. Ying Mine
The Ying Mine is located in Henan. It is owned by Silvercorp Metals and produced an estimated 24.4 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2040.
4. Inner Mongolia Sanguikou Zinc and Lead Mine
The Inner Mongolia Sanguikou Zinc and Lead Mine , owned by Zijin Mining Group, is an underground mine located in Inner Mongolia. The mine produced an estimated 14.5 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2042.
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 14 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2044.
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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.