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 429.9 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. 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 116.7 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2029.
3. San Cristobal Mine (Glencore plc)
The San Cristobal Mine (Glencore plc) is located in Lima. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 60.4 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
4. El Porvenir Mine
The El Porvenir Mine, owned by Votorantim, is an underground mine located in Pasco. The mine produced an estimated 53 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2027.
5. Chungar Mining Unit
Owned by Volcan Compania Minera SAA, the Chungar Mining Unit is an underground mine located in Pasco. It produced an estimated 48.9 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.