There are more than 332 lead mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest lead mines by production in Mexico 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. Penasquito Mine

The Penasquito Mine is a surface mine located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Newmont and produced an estimated 71.67 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.

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2. Fresnillo Mine

Located in Zacatecas, the Fresnillo Mine is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV. The underground mine produced an estimated 21.53 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.

3. Los Gatos Mine

The Los Gatos Mine is located in Chihuahua. It is owned by Gatos Silver and produced an estimated 19.96 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.

4. Saucito Mine

The Saucito Mine, owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV, is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. The mine produced an estimated 18.61 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.

5. Santa Barbara Mining Complex

Owned by Grupo Mexico Sde CV, the Santa Barbara Mining Complex is an underground mine located in Chihuahua. It produced an estimated 16.74 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. Buy the profile here.

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