Here are the five largest silver mines by production in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Antamina Mine
The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 19,362 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
2. Toromocho Project
Located in Junin, the Toromocho Project is owned by Aluminum of China. The surface mine produced an estimated 7,212 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2056.
3. Inmaculada Mine
The Inmaculada Mine is located in Cusco. It is owned by Hochschild Mining and produced an estimated 6,236 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2026.
4. Cerro Verde Mine
The Cerro Verde Mine, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, is a surface mine located in Arequipa. The mine produced an estimated 4,351 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2051.
5. Huaron Mine
Owned by Pan American Silver, the Huaron Mine is an underground mine located in Pasco. It produced an estimated 3,810 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
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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.