There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Peru 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. Antamina Mine
The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 92.5 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
2. Cerro Lindo Mine
Located in Ica, the Cerro Lindo Mine is owned by Votorantim. The underground mine produced an estimated 87.6 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
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 61.21 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
4. El Porvenir Mine
The El Porvenir Mine, owned by Votorantim, is an underground mine located in Pasco. The mine produced an estimated 52.4 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
5. Andaychagua Project
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Andaychagua Project is an underground mine located in Junin. It produced an estimated 41.85 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2027. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
