There are more than 377 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 38 are in China, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in China 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. Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine
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The Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine is a surface mine located in Xinjiang Uyghur. It is owned by Zijin Mining Group and produced an estimated 140 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2043. Buy the profile here.
2. Caijiaying Mine
Located in Hebei, the Caijiaying Mine is owned by Griffin Mining. The underground mine produced an estimated 56.93 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2068. Buy the profile here.
3. Xitieshan Lead and Zinc Mine
The Xitieshan Lead and Zinc Mine is located in Qinghai. It is owned by Western Mining Group and produced an estimated 55.21 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
4. Inner Mongolia Sanguikou Zinc and Lead Mine
The Inner Mongolia Sanguikou Zinc and Lead Mine , owned by Zijin Mining Group, is an underground mine located in Inner Mongolia. The mine produced an estimated 50.4 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2042. Buy the profile here.
5. Chifeng Bayannur Mine
Owned by China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group), the Chifeng Bayannur Mine is a surface mine located in Inner Mongolia. It produced an estimated 30.37 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. Buy the profile here.
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