There are more than 743 silver mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver mines by production in Canada 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. Kidd Creek Mine
The Kidd Creek Mine is a underground mine located in Ontario. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 1.5 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2024. Buy the profile here.
2. Ming Mine
Located in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Ming Mine is owned by Elemental Altus Royalties. The underground mine produced an estimated 1.06 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
3. Lalor Mine
The Lalor Mine is located in Manitoba. It is owned by Hudbay Minerals and produced an estimated 718.86 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
4. LaRonde Mine
The LaRonde Mine, owned by Agnico Eagle Mines, is an underground mine located in Quebec. The mine produced an estimated 622.67 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
5. Canadian Malartic Mine
Owned by Yamana Gold, the Canadian Malartic Mine is a surface mine located in Quebec. It produced an estimated 501.33 thousand ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2039. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
