There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in China, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in China 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. Fankou Mine
The Fankou Mine is a underground mine located in Guangdong. It is owned by Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet and produced an estimated 182 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
2. Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine
Located in Xinjiang Uyghur, the Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine is owned by Zijin Mining Group. The surface mine produced an estimated 133.52 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2043. Buy the profile here.
3. Xitieshan Lead and Zinc Mine
The Xitieshan Lead and Zinc Mine is located in Qinghai. It is owned by Western Mining Group and produced an estimated 56.65 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
4. Inner Mongolia Sanguikou Zinc and Lead Mine
The Inner Mongolia Sanguikou Zinc and Lead Mine , owned by Zijin Mining Group, is an underground mine located in Inner Mongolia. The mine produced an estimated 48.57 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
5. Caijiaying Mine
Owned by Griffin Mining, the Caijiaying Mine is an underground mine located in Hebei. It produced an estimated 39.84 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2062. 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.
