There are more than 377 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 54 are in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Mexico in 2023, 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
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The Penasquito Mine is a surface mine located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Newmont and produced an estimated 122.47 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
2. Velardena Project
Located in Durango, the Velardena Project is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV. The underground mine produced an estimated 80.55 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2037. 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 46.39 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2027. Buy the profile here.
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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 39.82 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
5. Saucito Mine
Owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV, the Saucito Mine is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. It produced an estimated 30.21 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
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