Here are the five largest silver mines by production in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Ming Mine
The Ming Mine is a underground mine located in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is owned by Elemental Royalties and produced an estimated 2,069 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2040.
2. Kidd Creek Mine
Located in Ontario, the Kidd Creek Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The underground mine produced an estimated 1,383 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2023.
3. LaRonde Mine
The LaRonde Mine is located in Quebec. It is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines and produced an estimated 724 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
4. Rainy River Gold Project
The Rainy River Gold Project, owned by New Gold, is a surface and underground mine located in Ontario. The mine produced an estimated 611.4 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
5. Canadian Malartic Mine
Owned by Yamana Gold, the Canadian Malartic Mine is a surface mine located in Quebec. It produced an estimated 580 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
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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.