There are more than 377 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 15 are in the US, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc mines by production in the US 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. Red Dog Mine
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The Red Dog Mine is a surface mine located in Alaska. It is owned by Teck Resources and produced an estimated 539.8 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
2. Greens Creek Mine
Located in Alaska, the Greens Creek Mine is owned by Hecla Mining. The underground mine produced an estimated 46.72 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2037. Buy the profile here.
3. East Tennessee Mines
The East Tennessee Mines is located in Tennessee. It is owned by Trafigura Group Pte and produced an estimated 41.18 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. Buy the profile here.
4. Middle Tennessee Mines
The Middle Tennessee Mines, owned by Trafigura Group Pte, is an underground mine located in Tennessee. The mine produced an estimated 28.17 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. Buy the profile here.
5. Empire State Mines
Owned by Titan Mining, the Empire State Mines is a surface and underground mine located in New York. It produced an estimated 27.67 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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