There are more than 327 lead mines in operation globally, of which 50 are in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest lead mines by production in Mexico 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. Penasquito Mine
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The Penasquito Mine is a surface mine located in Zacatecas. It is owned by Newmont and produced an estimated 53.98 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
2. Saucito Mine
Located in Zacatecas, the Saucito Mine is owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV. The underground mine produced an estimated 21.61 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2029. Buy the profile here.
3. Los Gatos Mine
The Los Gatos Mine is located in Chihuahua. It is owned by Gatos Silver and produced an estimated 20.31 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
4. Fresnillo Mine
The Fresnillo Mine, owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV, is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. The mine produced an estimated 20.16 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2027. Buy the profile here.
5. Juanicipio Project
Owned by Industrias Penoles Sde CV, the Juanicipio Project is an underground mine located in Zacatecas. It produced an estimated 8.7 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2034. Buy the profile here.
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