There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 39 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Canada 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. Highland Valley Copper Mine
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The Highland Valley Copper Mine is a surface mine located in British Columbia. It is owned by Teck Resources and produced an estimated 114 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
2. Gibraltar Mine
Located in British Columbia, the Gibraltar Mine is owned by Taseko Mines. The surface mine produced an estimated 52.16 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2045. Buy the profile here.
3. Copper Mountain Mine
The Copper Mountain Mine is located in British Columbia. It is owned by Hudbay Minerals and produced an estimated 39.92 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2054. Buy the profile here.
4. Mount Milligan Mine
The Mount Milligan Mine, owned by Centerra Gold, is a surface mine located in British Columbia. The mine produced an estimated 29.48 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
5. Kidd Creek Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Kidd Creek Mine is an underground mine located in Ontario. It produced an estimated 27.2 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2025. Buy the profile here.
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