Production Areas
The principal sources of silver are copper, copper-nickel, gold, lead, and lead-zinc ores obtained from Canada, (such as Cobalt, Ontario); Mexico (such as Batopilas); Poland; Peru; Bolivia; Australia; and the United States.
Mexico was the world's largest silver producer in 2010. According to the Silver Institute, it produced 128.6 million troy ounces (3,999 metric tons) in 2010, about 17 percent of the annual production of the world. In 2010, total global mine production of silver was approximately 735 million troy ounces.
| Mine | Country | 2010 Production |
|---|---|---|
| Cannington Silver/Lead/Zinc Mine | Australia | 38.6 Moz |
| Fresnillo Silver Mine | Mexico | 38.6 Moz |
| San Cristobal Polymetallic Mine | Bolivia | 19.4 Moz |
| Antamina Copper/Zinc Mine | Peru | 14.9 Moz |
| Rudna Copper Mine | Poland | 14.9 Moz |
| Peñasquito Polymetallic Mine | Mexico | 13.9 Moz |
| Project | Country | Anticipated Annual Production Capacity (due within five years) |
|---|---|---|
| Pascua Lama | Chile | 25.0 Moz |
| Navidad | Argentina | 15.0 Moz |
| Juanicipio | Mexico | 14.0 Moz |
| Malku Khota | Bolivia | 13.2 Moz |
| Hackett River | Canada | 13.1 Moz |
| Corani | Peru | 10.0 Moz |
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