There are more than 194 nickel mines in operation globally, of which 19 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest nickel mines by production in Canada 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. Raglan Mines
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The Raglan Mines is a underground mine located in Quebec. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 20.51 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
2. Sudbury Area Mine
Located in Ontario, the Sudbury Area Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The underground mine produced an estimated 18.59 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
3. Voisey’s Bay Mine
The Voisey’s Bay Mine is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is owned by Vale and produced an estimated 13.5 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
4. Coleman Mine
The Coleman Mine, owned by Vale, is an underground mine located in Ontario. The mine produced an estimated 10.36 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2043. Buy the profile here.
5. Nunavik Nickel Project
Owned by Jin Horoc Nonferrous Metal Group, the Nunavik Nickel Project is a surface and underground mine located in Quebec. It produced an estimated 9.22 thousand tonnes of nickel in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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