There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 16 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Brazil 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. Salobo Mine
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The Salobo Mine is a surface mine located in Para. It is owned by Vale and produced an estimated 136.88 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2054. Buy the profile here.
2. Sossego Mine
Located in Para, the Sossego Mine is owned by Vale. The surface mine produced an estimated 62.81 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
3. Chapada Mine
The Chapada Mine is located in Goias. It is owned by Lundin Mining and produced an estimated 45.72 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
4. Pilar Mine
The Pilar Mine, owned by Ero Copper, is an underground mine located in Bahia. The mine produced an estimated 28.16 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2042. Buy the profile here.
5. Pedra Branca Project
Owned by BHP Group, the Pedra Branca Project is an underground mine located in Para. It produced an estimated 14.5 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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