There are more than 757 silver mines in operation globally, of which 126 are in Peru, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest silver mines by production in Peru 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. Antamina Mine
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The Antamina Mine is a surface mine located in Ancash. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 12.63 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
2. Toromocho Project
Located in Junin, the Toromocho Project is owned by Aluminum of China. The surface mine produced an estimated 7.06 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2056. Buy the profile here.
3. Inmaculada Mine
The Inmaculada Mine is located in Cusco. It is owned by Hochschild Mining and produced an estimated 5.35 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
4. Cerro Verde Mine
The Cerro Verde Mine, owned by Freeport-McMoRan, is a surface mine located in Arequipa. The mine produced an estimated 4.42 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
5. El Porvenir Mine
Owned by Votorantim, the El Porvenir Mine is an underground mine located in Pasco. It produced an estimated 4.4 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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