There are more than 743 silver mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver mines by production in Brazil 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. Chapada Mine
The Chapada Mine is a surface mine located in Goias. It is owned by Lundin Mining and produced an estimated 236 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2053. Buy the profile here.
2. Vazante Mine
Located in Minas Gerais, the Vazante Mine is owned by Votorantim. The underground mine produced an estimated 122.5 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
3. NX Gold Mine
The NX Gold Mine is located in Mato Grosso. It is owned by Ero Copper and produced an estimated 27.89 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2026. Buy the profile here.
4. Morro Agudo Mine
The Morro Agudo Mine, owned by Votorantim, is a surface and underground mine located in Minas Gerais. The mine produced an estimated 22.57 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
5. Coringa Project
Owned by Serabi Gold, the Coringa Project is an underground mine located in Para. It produced an estimated 8.12 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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