There are more than 696 copper mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Brazil in 2022, 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. Salobo Mine
The Salobo Mine is a surface mine located in Para. It is owned by Vale and produced an estimated 127.2 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2053. Buy the profile here.
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2. Sossego Mine
Located in Para, the Sossego Mine is owned by Vale. The surface mine produced an estimated 65 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
3. Chapada Mine
The Chapada Mine is located in Goias. It is owned by Lundin Mining and produced an estimated 47.5 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2053. Buy the profile here.
4. Caraiba Mine
The Caraiba Mine, owned by Ero Copper, is an underground mine located in Bahia. The mine produced an estimated 27.72 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2042. Buy the profile here.
5. Vermelhos Mine
Owned by Ero Copper, the Vermelhos Mine is an underground mine located in Bahia. It produced an estimated 17.28 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2026. Buy the profile here.
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