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 2,341 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2034.
2. Deep Mill Level Zone Mine
Located in Papua, the Deep Mill Level Zone Mine is owned by Inalum. The underground mine produced an estimated 1,878 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2041.
3. Grasberg Block Cave Mine
The Grasberg Block Cave Mine is located in Papua. It is owned by Inalum and produced an estimated 1,648 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2041.
4. Batu Hijau Mine
The Batu Hijau Mine, owned by Amman Mineral Internasional, is a surface mine located in West Nusa Tenggara. The mine produced an estimated 963.3 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
5. Big Gossan Underground Mine
Owned by Inalum, the Big Gossan Underground Mine is an underground mine located in Papua. It produced an estimated 770.6 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. 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.