There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 86 are in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Peru 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. Cerro Verde Mine
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The Cerro Verde Mine is a surface mine located in Arequipa. It is owned by Freeport-McMoRan and produced an estimated 444.01 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
2. Antamina Mine
Located in Ancash, the Antamina Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 410.07 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
3. Quellaveco Project
The Quellaveco Project is located in Moquegua. It is owned by Anglo American Plc and produced an estimated 310 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2055. Buy the profile here.
4. Las Bambas Project
The Las Bambas Project, owned by China Minmetals, is a surface mine located in Apurimac. The mine produced an estimated 285 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
5. Toromocho Project
Owned by Aluminum of China, the Toromocho Project is a surface mine located in Junin. It produced an estimated 245.94 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2056. Buy the profile here.
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