Here are the five largest silver mines by production in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Apumayo Project
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The Apumayo Project is located in Ayacucho. It is owned by Minera Andina de Exploraciones SAA and produced an estimated 17,508 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020.
2. Antamina Mine
Located in Ancash, the Antamina Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 13,380 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2028.
3. Toromocho Project
The Toromocho Project is located in Junin. It is owned by Aluminum Corporation of China and produced an estimated 7,297 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2056.
4. Uchucchacua Mine
The Uchucchacua Mine, owned by Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA, is an underground mine located in Lima. The mine produced an estimated 5,000 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2025.
5. Inmaculada Mine
Owned by Hochschild Mining, the Inmaculada Mine is an underground mine located in Cusco. It produced an estimated 4,034 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2026.
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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.
