Here are the five largest zinc mines by production in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Penasquito Mine
The Penasquito Mine is a surface mine located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Newmont and produced an estimated 214.3 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
2. Velardena Project
Located in Durango, the Velardena Project is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV. The underground mine produced an estimated 80.5 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2034.
3. Saucito Mine
The Saucito Mine is located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV and produced an estimated 41.1 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
4. Tizapa Mine
The Tizapa Mine, owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV, is an underground mine located in Mexico City. The mine produced an estimated 39.6 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2029.
5. Fresnillo Mine
Owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV, the Fresnillo Mine is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. It produced an estimated 32.7 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2027.
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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.