Here are the five largest zinc mines by production in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Penasquito Mine
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The Penasquito Mine is a surface mine located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Newmont and produced an estimated 172.8 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2032.
2. Velardena Project
Located in Durango, the Velardena Project is owned by Industrias Penoles. The underground mine produced an estimated 77.891 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2034.
3. Saucito Mine
The Saucito Mine is located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Industrias Penoles and produced an estimated 42.774 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2024.
4. Francisco I. Madero Mine
The Francisco I. Madero Mine, owned by Industrias Penoles, is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. The mine produced an estimated 41.964 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2026.
5. Tizapa Mine
Owned by Industrias Penoles, the Tizapa Mine is an underground mine located in Mexico. It produced an estimated 37.49 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2029.
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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.
