There are more than 743 silver mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Chile, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver mines by production in Chile 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. Mantos Blancos Mine
The Mantos Blancos Mine is a surface mine located in Santiago. It is owned by Orion Fund JV and produced an estimated 18.02 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.
2. Collahuasi Mine
Located in Tarapaca, the Collahuasi Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 9.67 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2108. Buy the profile here.
3. Chuquicamata Mine
The Chuquicamata Mine is located in Antofagasta. It is owned by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile and produced an estimated 9.25 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2057. Buy the profile here.
4. Escondida Mine
The Escondida Mine, owned by BHP, is a surface mine located in Antofagasta. The mine produced an estimated 5.3 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2078. Buy the profile here.
5. El Penon Mine
Owned by Yamana Gold, the El Penon Mine is an underground mine located in Antofagasta. It produced an estimated 4.2 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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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.
