There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Australia 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. Mount Isa Zinc Mine
The Mount Isa Zinc Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Queensland. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 282.4 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
2. McArthur River Mine (Zinc)
Located in Northern Territory, the McArthur River Mine (Zinc) is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 278.8 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2050. Buy the profile here.
3. Dugald River Project
The Dugald River Project is located in Queensland. It is owned by China Minmetals and produced an estimated 173.4 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2044. Buy the profile here.
4. Century Tailings Mine
The Century Tailings Mine, owned by New Century Resources, is a surface mine located in Queensland. The mine produced an estimated 118.1 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
5. Cannington Mine
Owned by South32, the Cannington Mine is an underground mine located in Queensland. It produced an estimated 64.5 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. 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.
