Here are the five largest silver mines by production in the US, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Greens Creek Mine
The Greens Creek Mine is a underground mine located in Alaska. It is owned by Hecla Mining and produced an estimated 9,243 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
2. Red Dog Mine
Located in Alaska, the Red Dog Mine is owned by Teck Resources. The surface mine produced an estimated 8,574 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
3. Continental Mine
The Continental Mine is located in Montana. It produced an estimated 7,598 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021.
4. MariGold Mine
The MariGold Mine, owned by SSR Mining, is a surface mine located in Nevada. The mine produced an estimated 6,294 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
5. Rochester Mine
Owned by Coeur Mining, the Rochester Mine is a surface mine located in Nevada. It produced an estimated 4,169 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2039.
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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.