Here are the five largest copper mines by production in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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 172.7 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2053.
2. Sossego Mine
Located in Para, the Sossego Mine is owned by Vale. The surface mine produced an estimated 87.7 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2028.
3. Chapada Mine
The Chapada Mine is located in Goias. It is owned by Lundin Mining and produced an estimated 50.038 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2042.
4. R22W Mine
The R22W Mine, owned by Ero Copper, is a surface mine located in Bahia. The mine produced an estimated 44.5 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020.
5. Vermelhos Mine
Owned by Ero Copper, the Vermelhos Mine is an underground mine located in Bahia. It produced an estimated 22.489 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2026.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.
