There are more than 743 silver mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver mines by production in Peru 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. Antamina Mine
The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 16.51 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
2. Toromocho Project
Located in Junin, the Toromocho Project is owned by Aluminum of China. The surface mine produced an estimated 7.32 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2056. Buy the profile here.
3. Inmaculada Mine
The Inmaculada Mine is located in Cusco. It is owned by Hochschild Mining and produced an estimated 5.16 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
4. Cerro Lindo Mine
The Cerro Lindo Mine, owned by Votorantim, is an underground mine located in Ica. The mine produced an estimated 4 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
5. El Porvenir Mine
Owned by Votorantim, the El Porvenir Mine is an underground mine located in Pasco. It produced an estimated 4 million ounces of silver in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. 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.
