Here are the five largest silver mines by production in Russia, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Dukat Mine
The Dukat Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Magadan Oblast. It is owned by Polymetal International Plc and produced an estimated 14,700 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
2. Mayminovskoye Mine
Located in Primorsky Krai, the Mayminovskoye Mine is owned by MMC Dalpolimetall. The underground mine produced an estimated 3,415 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021.
3. Lunnoye-Arylakh Mine
The Lunnoye-Arylakh Mine is located in Magadan Oblast. It is owned by Polymetal International Plc and produced an estimated 3,400 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2024.
4. Kupol and Dvoinoye Mine
The Kupol and Dvoinoye Mine, owned by Kinross Gold, is an underground mine located in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. The mine produced an estimated 3,329 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
5. Chita Mine
Owned by MMC Norilsk Nickel, the Chita Mine is a surface mine located in Zabaykalsky Krai. It produced an estimated 2,028 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2050.
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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.