There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 63 are in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Australia 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. Olympic Dam Mine
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The Olympic Dam Mine is a underground mine located in South Australia. It is owned by BHP Group and produced an estimated 212.5 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2081. Buy the profile here.
2. Cadia Mine
Located in New South Wales, the Cadia Mine is owned by Newmont. The underground mine produced an estimated 105 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
3. Mount Isa Copper Mine
The Mount Isa Copper Mine is located in Queensland. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 71.21 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2025. Buy the profile here.
4. Carrapateena Mine
The Carrapateena Mine, owned by BHP Group, is an underground mine located in South Australia. The mine produced an estimated 60.23 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2045. Buy the profile here.
5. Prominent Hill Mine
Owned by BHP Group, the Prominent Hill Mine is a surface and underground mine located in South Australia. It produced an estimated 55.53 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
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