There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 28 are in the US, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in the US 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. Morenci Mine
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The Morenci Mine is a surface mine located in Arizona. It is owned by Freeport-McMoRan and produced an estimated 399.1 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
2. Kennecott Copper Project
Located in Utah, the Kennecott Copper Project is owned by Rio Tinto. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 169.3 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2040. Buy the profile here.
3. Safford Mine
The Safford Mine is located in Arizona. It is owned by Freeport-McMoRan and produced an estimated 124.74 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2055. Buy the profile here.
4. Sierrita Mine
The Sierrita Mine, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, is a surface mine located in Arizona. The mine produced an estimated 84.6 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2093. Buy the profile here.
5. Bagdad Mine
Owned by Freeport-McMoRan, the Bagdad Mine is a surface mine located in Arizona. It produced an estimated 79.15 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2111. Buy the profile here.
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