There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in Canada 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. Lalor Mine
The Lalor Mine is a underground mine located in Manitoba. It is owned by Hudbay Minerals and produced an estimated 60.33 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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2. Kidd Creek Mine
Located in Ontario, the Kidd Creek Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The underground mine produced an estimated 45.2 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2024. Buy the profile here.
3. Caribou Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine
The Caribou Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine is located in New Brunswick. It is owned by Trevali Mining and produced an estimated 18.42 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2024. Buy the profile here.
4. LaRonde Mine
The LaRonde Mine, owned by Agnico Eagle Mines, is an underground mine located in Quebec. The mine produced an estimated 7.66 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
5. Myra Falls Mine
Owned by Nyrstar, the Myra Falls Mine is an underground mine located in British Columbia. It produced an estimated 5.98 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
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