There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Russia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Russia 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. Bashkirskaya Med Mine
The Bashkirskaya Med Mine is a underground mine located in Republic of Bashkortostan. It is owned by Ural Mining and Metallurgical and produced an estimated 222.31 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
2. Kyzyl-Tash Turk Mine
Located in Tuva Republic, the Kyzyl-Tash Turk Mine is owned by Zijin Mining Group. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 85.59 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2034. Buy the profile here.
3. Uchalinsk Mine
The Uchalinsk Mine is located in Republic of Bashkortostan. It is owned by Ural Mining and Metallurgical and produced an estimated 74.33 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
4. Gaisky Mine Complex
The Gaisky Mine Complex, owned by Ural Mining and Metallurgical, is an underground mine located in Orenburg Oblast. The mine produced an estimated 74.01 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
5. North Copper-Zinc Mine
Owned by Svyatogor, the North Copper-Zinc Mine is a surface mine located in Sverdlovsk Oblast. It produced an estimated 29.99 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. 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.
