There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Mexico 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. Penasquito Mine
The Penasquito Mine is a surface mine located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Newmont and produced an estimated 188.69 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
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2. Velardena Project
Located in Durango, the Velardena Project is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV. The underground mine produced an estimated 88.45 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
3. Fresnillo Mine
The Fresnillo Mine is located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV and produced an estimated 42.96 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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 38.59 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
5. Tayahua Mine
Owned by Minera Frisco Sde CV, the Tayahua Mine is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. It produced an estimated 30.87 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
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