There are more than 696 copper mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Australia 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. Olympic Dam Mine
The Olympic Dam Mine is a underground mine located in South Australia. It is owned by BHP and produced an estimated 138.4 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2079. Buy the profile here.
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2. Cadia Mine
Located in New South Wales, the Cadia Mine is owned by Newcrest Mining. The underground mine produced an estimated 85 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
3. Mount Isa Copper Mine
The Mount Isa Copper Mine is located in Queensland. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 81.21 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2026. Buy the profile here.
4. Ernest Henry Mine
The Ernest Henry Mine, owned by Evolution Mining, is an underground mine located in Queensland. The mine produced an estimated 60.71 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
5. Prominent Hill Mine
Owned by OZ Minerals, the Prominent Hill Mine is an underground mine located in South Australia. It produced an estimated 58.5 thousand tonnes of copper in 2022. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
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