There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 45 are in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Mexico 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. Buenavista del Cobre Mine
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The Buenavista del Cobre Mine is a surface mine located in Sonora. It is owned by Grupo Mexico Sde CV and produced an estimated 427.55 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. Buy the profile here.
2. La Caridad Mine
Located in Sonora, the La Caridad Mine is owned by Grupo Mexico Sde CV. The surface mine produced an estimated 119.96 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2082. Buy the profile here.
3. Tayahua Mine
The Tayahua Mine is located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Minera Frisco Sde CV and produced an estimated 27.23 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. Buy the profile here.
4. Cozamin Mine
The Cozamin Mine, owned by Capstone Copper, is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. The mine produced an estimated 24 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
5. Piedras Verdes Mine
Owned by Invecture Group, de, the Piedras Verdes Mine is a surface mine located in Sonora. It produced an estimated 18.35 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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