Here are the five largest nickel mines by production in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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 39.23 Thousand tonnes of nickel in 2020. The mine will operate until 2027.
2. Voisey’s Bay Mine
Located in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Voisey’s Bay Mine is owned by Vale. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 35.7 Thousand tonnes of nickel in 2020. The mine will operate until 2034.
3. Sudbury Area Mine
The Sudbury Area Mine is located in Ontario. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 17.67 Thousand tonnes of nickel in 2020. The mine will operate until 2035.
4. Coleman Mine
The Coleman Mine, owned by Vale, is an underground mine located in Ontario. The mine produced an estimated 14.136 Thousand tonnes of nickel in 2020. The mine will operate until 2030.
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 11.156 Thousand tonnes of nickel in 2020. The mine will operate until 2028.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.
