There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 67 are in Chile, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Chile 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. Escondida Mine
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The Escondida Mine is a surface mine located in Antofagasta. It is owned by BHP Group and produced an estimated 882.1 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2078. Buy the profile here.
2. Collahuasi Mine
Located in Tarapaca, the Collahuasi Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 563.39 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2106. Buy the profile here.
3. El Teniente Mine
The El Teniente Mine is located in Cachapoal. It is owned by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile and produced an estimated 397.32 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2072. Buy the profile here.
4. Los Pelambres Mine
The Los Pelambres Mine, owned by Antofagasta Plc, is a surface mine located in Elqui. The mine produced an estimated 305.62 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.
5. Radomiro Tomic Mine
Owned by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile, the Radomiro Tomic Mine is a surface mine located in Antofagasta. It produced an estimated 290.14 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2065. Buy the profile here.
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