There are more than 757 silver mines in operation globally, of which 49 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver 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. Keno hill mine
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The Keno hill mine is a underground mine located in Yukon. It is owned by Hecla Mining and produced an estimated 1.5 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2034. Buy the profile here.
2. Kidd Creek Mine
Located in Ontario, the Kidd Creek Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The underground mine produced an estimated 1.5 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2025. Buy the profile here.
3. LaRonde Mine
The LaRonde Mine is located in Quebec. It is owned by Agnico Eagle Mines and produced an estimated 565.33 thousand ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
4. Lalor Mine
The Lalor Mine, owned by Hudbay Minerals, is an underground mine located in Manitoba. The mine produced an estimated 525.27 thousand ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
5. Rainy River Gold Project
Owned by New Gold, the Rainy River Gold Project is a surface and underground mine located in Ontario. It produced an estimated 459.84 thousand ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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