According to GlobalData, there are more than 377 zinc mines in operation globally. GlobalData tracks and profiles over 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure, across more than 150 countries and more than 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
The following are the ten largest zinc mines by production across the world in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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1. Red Dog Mine
The Red Dog Mine is a surface mine situated in Alaska, United States. Owned by Teck Resources, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 539.8 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
2. Rampura Agucha Mine
Located in Rajasthan, India, the Rampura Agucha Mine is owned by Vedanta Resources. The underground mine produced an estimated 462.75 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
3. Antamina Mine
The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash, Peru. Owned by Glencore Plc, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 370.51 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
4. Mount Isa Zinc Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Mount Isa Zinc Mine is a surface and underground mine situated in Queensland, Australia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 287.2 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2036. Buy the profile here.
5. McArthur River Mine (Zinc)
The McArthur River Mine (Zinc) is a surface mine situated in Northern Territory, Australia. Owned by Glencore Plc, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 262.2 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
6. Gamsberg Project
The Gamsberg Project is an underground mine situated in Northern Cape, South Africa. Owned by Vedanta Resources, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 225 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
7. Sindesar Khurd Mine
Located in Rajasthan, India, the Sindesar Khurd Mine is owned by Vedanta Resources. The underground mine produced an estimated 176.54 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
8. San Cristobal Mine
The San Cristobal Mine is a surface mine located in Potosi, Bolivia. Owned by San Cristobal Mining, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 176.42 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
9. Dugald River Project
Owned by China Minmetals, the Dugald River Project is an underground mine situated in Queensland, Australia. The brownfield mine produced an estimated 151.84 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2044. Buy the profile here.
10. Vazante Mine
The Vazante Mine is an underground mine situated in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Owned by Votorantim, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 145.7 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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