Here are the five largest zinc mines by production in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Antamina Mine
The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 262.11 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2028.
2. Cerro Lindo Mine
Located in Ica, the Cerro Lindo Mine is owned by Votorantim. The underground mine produced an estimated 109.074 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2029.
3. San Cristobal Mine
The San Cristobal Mine is located in Lima. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 64.771 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020. The mine will operate until 2028.
4. Raura Mine
The Raura Mine, owned by Compania Minera Raura, is a surface and underground mine located in Huanuco. The mine produced an estimated 56.45 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020.
5. Colquijirca Mine
Owned by Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA, the Colquijirca Mine is a surface mine located in Pasco. It produced an estimated 54.9 Thousand tonnes of zinc in 2020.
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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.