Here are the five largest lead mines by production in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Colquijirca Mine
The Colquijirca Mine is a surface mine located in Pasco. It is owned by Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA and produced an estimated 21.5 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021.
2. Chungar Mining Unit
Located in Pasco, the Chungar Mining Unit is owned by Volcan Compania Minera SAA. The underground mine produced an estimated 18.3 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2027.
3. Milpo No.1 Mine
The Milpo No.1 Mine is located in Pasco. It is owned by Milpo Andina Peru and produced an estimated 17.9 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021.
4. Animon Mine
The Animon Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in Pasco. The mine produced an estimated 17 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2024.
5. Atacocha Mine
Owned by Votorantim, the Atacocha Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Pasco. It produced an estimated 15.9 Thousand Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
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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.