Here are the five largest silver mines by production in the US, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Cortez Mine
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The Cortez Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Nevada. It is owned by Barrick Gold and produced an estimated 11,551 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2031.
2. Greens Creek Mine
Located in Alaska, the Greens Creek Mine is owned by Hecla Mining. The underground mine produced an estimated 10,495 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2030.
3. Red Dog Mine
The Red Dog Mine is located in Alaska. It is owned by Teck Resources and produced an estimated 8,667 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2032.
4. Continental Mine
The Continental Mine is a surface mine located in Montana. The mine produced an estimated 7,645 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020.
5. MariGold Mine
Owned by SSR Mining, the MariGold Mine is a surface mine located in Nevada. It produced an estimated 6,310 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2020. The mine will operate until 2030.
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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.
