Here are the five largest silver mines by production in Indonesia, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Martabe Project
The Martabe Project is a surface mine located in North Sumatra. It is owned by United Tractors and produced an estimated 2,340 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2034.
2. Batu Hijau Mine
Located in West Nusa Tenggara, the Batu Hijau Mine is owned by Amman Mineral Internasional. The surface mine produced an estimated 938.316 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2031.
3. Tujuh Bukit Oxide Project
The Tujuh Bukit Oxide Project is located in East Java. It is owned by Merdeka Copper Gold and produced an estimated 549.44 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2024.
4. Deep Mill Level Zone Mine
The Deep Mill Level Zone Mine, owned by Inalum, is an underground mine located in Papua. The mine produced an estimated 413.202 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2041.
5. Grasberg Block Cave Mine
Owned by Inalum, the Grasberg Block Cave Mine is an underground mine located in Papua. It produced an estimated 382.831 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2041.
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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.