Here are the five largest zinc mines by production in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Lalor Mine
The Lalor Mine is a underground mine located in Manitoba. It is owned by Hudbay Minerals and produced an estimated 76.1 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2031.
2. Kidd Creek Mine
Located in Ontario, the Kidd Creek Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The underground mine produced an estimated 48.7 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2023.
3. 777 Mine
The 777 Mine is located in Manitoba. It is owned by Hudbay Minerals and produced an estimated 32.8 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2026.
4. Caribou Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine
The Caribou Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine, owned by Trevali Mining, is an underground mine located in New Brunswick. The mine produced an estimated 18.6 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2024.
5. LaRonde Mine
Owned by Agnico Eagle Mines, the LaRonde Mine is an underground mine located in Quebec. It produced an estimated 8.8 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
Methodology:
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.