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Where silver is mined: Mexico (24%), Peru (14%), China (13%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 184 mines from open mine databases and 83 projects held by listed companies.
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Mexico Peru China Bolivia Chile Poland Russia United States Australia Argentina India Kazakhstan Canada Sweden Indonesia Azerbaijan Brazil Morocco United Kingdom Zambia Botswana Nicaragua Papua New Guinea Portugal South Africa DR Congo Ghana Guatemala Ireland Namibia Norway Philippines Saudi Arabia Turkey Cyprus Côte d'Ivoire Dominican Republic Finland Germany Greece Kosovo Kyrgyzstan Laos Mongolia Mozambique New Zealand Nigeria North Macedonia Panama Silver mines in Africa 10 African countries have silver mines or projects here: Morocco , Zambia , Botswana , South Africa , DR Congo , Ghana , Namibia , Côte d'Ivoire , Mozambique , Nigeria .
Silver mines in Mexico Mexico . Mexico mined 24% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Buenavista Producing 338,000 t (2019) Penasquito Newmont Producing 52,753 t (2018) Cozamin Producing 16,258 t (2019) Bolivar Sierra Metals Inc. Producing 8,995 t (2019) Saucito Fresnillo plc Producing 561 t (2018) Fresnillo Fresnillo plc Producing 429 t (2018) San Julian Producing 415 t (2018) La Colorada Producing 232 t (2019) Palmarejo Producing 191 t (2019) Cusi Sierra Metals Inc. Producing 29.1 t (2019) Alamo Dorado Closed 19.1 t (2017) Herradura Producing 13.4 t (2018) Pinos Altos Producing 5.76 t (2019) Noche Buena Producing 4.73 t (2018) Dolores Producing 3.33 t (2019) Mercedes 3.27 t (2014) San Dimas 2.7 t (2008) La India Producing 2.33 t (2019) Cienega Producing 1.89 t (2018) Soledad-Dipolos Closed 1.34 t (2013)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region San Celso and Donovan 2 (Mexico) Alien Metals Exploration Zacatecas region
Silver mines in Peru Peru . Peru mined 14% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Toquepala Producing 231,700 t (2019) Antapaccay Closed 197,600 t (2019) Cuajone Producing 156,400 t (2019) Yauli Producing 140,291 t (2018) Constancia Producing 113,825 t (2019) Chungar Producing 57,460 t (2018) Tajo Norte Producing 43,580 t (2019) Marcapunta Producing 43,394 t (2019) Yauricocha Sociedad Minera Corona S.A. Producing 36,779 t (2019) Pucarrajo 11,590 t (2001) Cerro de Pasco Producing 11,200 t (2018) Uchucchacua Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Producing 331 t (2019) Huaron Producing 107 t (2019) Julcani Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Producing 81.1 t (2019) Morococha Producing 75.3 t (2019) Alpamarca Closed 46.5 t (2018) Mallay Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Producing 16 t (2018) Yanacocha Producing 14.9 t (2019) Recuperada Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. 14.4 t (2013) Quiruvilca 8.35 t (2011) Lagunas Norte Minera Barrick Misquichilca S.A. (MBM) Producing 7.62 t (2018) Tantahuatay Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Producing 5.04 t (2019) Tambomayo Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Producing 3.09 t (2019) Shahuindo 2.24 t (2017) Orcopampa Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Producing 1.3 t (2019) La Zanja Producing 0.98 t (2019) Breapampa Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. Closed 0.428 t (2015) Shila-Paula Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. 0.239 t (2013) Antapite Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. 0.016 t (2013) Poracota Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. 0.015 t (2013) Conga Haquira Development
Silver mines in China China . China mined 13% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Miaogou & Sanguikou Producing 74,435 t (2018) Ashele Producing 44,528 t (2018) Zijinshan Producing 3.24 t (2018) Shanggong 1.83 t (2017) Yixingzhai 1.35 t (2017)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Caijiaying Zinc-Gold Mine (Zones II, III, V, VIII) Griffin Mining Producing Zhangjiakou
Silver mines in Bolivia Bolivia . Bolivia mined 5.8% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output San Bartolome 121 t (2017) San Vicente Producing 105 t (2019)
Silver mines in Chile Chile . Chile mined 5.4% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Andina Producing 195,531 t (2018) Centinela Producing 195,500 t (2019) Ministro Hales Producing 195,485 t (2018) Candelaria Producing 146,330 t (2019) Lomas Bayas Producing 78,900 t (2019) Salvador Producing 60,840 t (2018) Punitaqui 5,500 t (2017) La Coipa Kinross Gold 5.05 t (2013) El Penon Producing 4.96 t (2019) Minera Florida Producing 2.27 t (2019) Guanaco and Amancaya Producing 1.72 t (2019) Cerro Bayo 0.616 t (2008) Petorca 0.508 t (2001)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Pampa Medina (Sierra de Medina Project) Marimaca Copper Exploration Antofagasta Region Andacollo Oro Gold Project (Andacollo Gold) Galantas Gold Care and maintenance Coquimbo Region
Silver mines in Poland Poland . Poland mined 5% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Polkowice-Sieroszowice Producing 195,700 t (2018) Rudna Producing 186,200 t (2018) Lubin Producing 70,100 t (2018) Polkowice-Sieroszowice - Gaworzyce Polkowice-Sieroszowice - Polkowice
Silver mines in Russia Russia . Russia mined 4.6% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Kupol Kinross Gold Producing 14 t (2018)
Silver mines in the United States United States . The United States mined 4.2% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Bingham Canyon Producing 203,900 t (2018) Pinto Valley Producing 53,356 t (2019) Greens Creek Hecla Mining Producing 245 t (2007) Rochester Producing 106 t (2019) Galena 58.3 t (2005) Goldstrike (Nevada Gold Mines) Nevada Gold Mines (Barrick/Newmont) Producing 34.1 t (2016) Cortez (Nevada Gold Mines) Nevada Gold Mines (Barrick/Newmont) Producing 32.9 t (2016) Carlin (Nevada Gold Mines) Nevada Gold Mines (Barrick/Newmont) Producing 26.3 t (2018) Cripple Creek & Victor Producing 9.13 t (2019) Midas
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Blue Moon zinc-gold-silver-copper project (Blue Moon mine) Blue Moon Metals Development Mariposa County Empire Mine (open pit and deep sulphide) Phoenix Copper Development Idaho Pilot Mountain Guardian Metal Resources Development Nevada Springer tungsten mine and mill (Sutton 1/2, George beds) Blue Moon Metals Development Pershing County Western Milling LLC gravity mill, Sodaville (50% JV with Muletown Enterprizes) Great Western Mining Corporation Development Sodaville Apex germanium-gallium-copper mine Blue Moon Metals Exploration Washington County Defender-Pine Crow Tungsten Project (Defender, Dough God, Pine Crow, Widowmaker historic mines) Great Western Mining Corporation Exploration Mineral County Horseshoe claims block (Horseshoe, White Knob, Blue Bird, Windy Devil) Phoenix Copper Exploration Idaho Hub Mines tungsten project Blue Moon Metals Exploration Nevada IMA tungsten-silver mine (Ima Mine), incl. lower tailings impoundment American Tungsten Exploration Lemhi County Mineral Jackpot (Silver Moon, Silver Bell, Ming Toy, Bass; "Cabin Rock") gold-silver Great Western Mining Corporation Exploration Mineral County Navarre Creek gold project Phoenix Copper Exploration Idaho Olympic Gold Project (OMCO Mine, Trafalgar Hill, Rhyolite Dome, West Ridge) Great Western Mining Corporation Exploration Eastern Mineral County Red Star (Empire district) Phoenix Copper Exploration Idaho Rock House Group (Southern Alteration Zone) Great Western Mining Corporation Exploration Mineral County Turner copper-gold VMS deposit Blue Moon Metals Exploration Oregon West Huntoon gold-silver-copper (Huntoon Copper Project) Great Western Mining Corporation Exploration Mineral County
Silver mines in Australia Australia . Australia mined 3.8% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Mount Isa / Ernest Henry complex Glencore Producing 158,000 t (2019) Cannington South32 Producing 124,750 t (2019) Prominent Hill Producing 102,479 t (2019) Rosebery Producing 75,721 t (2018) McArthur River Glencore Producing 55,300 t (2019) CSA Producing 43,500 t (2019) Golden Grove 26,047 t (2015) Tritton Producing 25,004 t (2020) Century Closed 16,457 t (2016) Mount Garnet 10,324 t (2012) Olympic Dam BHP Producing 5,098 t (2019) Thalanga Producing 2,024 t (2020) Broken Hill 38.7 t (2008) Boddington Newmont Producing 19.9 t (2019) Cadia Producing 18.7 t (2018) Telfer Producing 13.2 t (2018) Endeavor 7.02 t (2016) Cracow 3.16 t (2011) Ernest Henry and Mount Isa - Mount Isa
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Cowal Gold Operation Evolution Mining Producing New South Wales Northparkes Copper-Gold Mine Evolution Mining Producing New South Wales Mt Mulgine (Mulgine Trench, Mulgine Hill, Camp/Black Dog/Bobby McGee gold) Tungsten Mining Development Western Australia Tallebung Tin-Tungsten-Silver Project Sky Metals Development New South Wales Taronga Tin Project (Emmaville district, incl. Tin Beetle and regional ELs) First Tin Development Emmaville Bushranger copper-gold project (Racecourse and Ascot prospects) Xtract Resources Exploration Lachlan Fold Belt Copperhead porphyry copper (Mo-Ag) project Rockfire Resources Exploration Queensland Earaheedy Zinc-Lead-Silver Project Rumble Resources Exploration Western Australia Elizabeth Hill silver Alien Metals Exploration Western Australia Lighthouse tenements: Double Event, Kookaburra and Brigalow goldfield Rockfire Resources Exploration North Queensland Marengo goldfield (Cu-Au-Ag), incl. Copper Dome Rockfire Resources Exploration Queensland Pinderi Hills (Ag-Pb-Zn, Li) Alien Metals Exploration Western Australia Plateau gold-silver deposit (Lighthouse tenements) Rockfire Resources Exploration North Queensland Theirman Mines tungsten prospect (Tallebung EL 6699, ~20 km N of Tallebung deposit) Sky Metals Exploration New South Wales
Silver mines in Argentina Argentina . Argentina mined 3.1% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Alumbrera Producing 17,400 t (2018) Puna Producing 239 t (2019) Martha 44.6 t (2010) Cerro Negro Producing 15 t (2018) Cerro Moro Producing 3.76 t (2019) Manantial Espejo Producing 0.634 t (2019) Casposo Producing 0.078 t (2019) Puna - Chinchillas Puna - Pirquitas
Silver mines in India India . India mined 3.1% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Rampura Agucha Hindustan Zinc Producing 357,571 t (2019) Rajpura Dariba Hindustan Zinc Producing 117,529 t (2019)
Silver mines in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan . Kazakhstan mined 2.4% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Aktogay Producing 110,600 t (2018) Bozshakol Producing 106,400 t (2018) Zhezkazgan South and Stepnoy 49,011 t (2014) Zhezkazgan East and West 45,741 t (2014) Akbastau 35,541 t (2014) Zhezkazgan Zhomart 30,841 t (2014) Artemyevsky Producing 27,489 t (2016) Orlovsky Producing 26,838 t (2019) Nurkazgan 18,247 t (2014) Kounrad 12,384 t (2014) Sayak 12,112 t (2014) Zhezkazgan North 10,330 t (2014) Shatyrkul 10,291 t (2014) Irtyshsky 9,733 t (2016) Kosmurun 8,163 t (2008) Zhezkazgan Annensky 8,119 t (2012) Nikolayevsky 1,726 t (2012) Belousovsky Closed 224 t (2011) Kazzinc - Maleevsky Kazzinc - Shubinsky
Silver mines in Canada Canada . Canada mined 1.5% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Lalor Producing 97,739 t (2019) Brunswick 52,000 t (2013) Kidd Producing 33,500 t (2019) Selbaie BHP Closed 25,319 t (2004) 777 Producing 15,204 t (2019) Reed Closed 10,933 t (2018) Minto Producing 10,418 t (2018) Silvertip Producing 7,758 t (2019) Canadian Malartic Producing 18.9 t (2019) LaRonde Complex Producing 9.71 t (2019) Meliadine Producing 6.75 t (2019) Meadowbank Complex Producing 5.48 t (2019)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Macpass (Macmillan Pass) zinc-lead-silver project Fireweed Metals Exploration Yukon Silver Peak silver project Power Metal Resources Exploration British Columbia
Silver mines in Sweden Sweden . Sweden mined 1.5% of the world's silver in 2025.
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Garpenberg Producing 101,000 t (2018) Aitik Producing 99,000 t (2018) Zinkgruvan Producing 78,313 t (2019) The Boliden Area Producing 57,000 t (2018) The Boliden Area - Kristineberg The Boliden Area - Maurliden The Boliden Area - Renström
Silver mines in Indonesia Indonesia .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Batu Hijau Producing 59,103 t (2019) Gosowong PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals (Newcrest Mining Limited 75%) Producing 7.81 t (2018) Tujuh Bukit Producing 6.31 t (2019) Mt Muro Closed 0.088 t (2014) Elang
Silver mines in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Gedabek (open pit, Gadir and Gilar-area processing hub, Ugur/Reza open pit) Anglo Asian Mining Producing Gadabay district Gilar (underground gold-copper-zinc mine) Anglo Asian Mining Producing Gedabek Contract Area Zafar (copper-zinc-gold-silver deposit) Anglo Asian Mining Development Gedabek Contract Area Gosha (small high-grade underground gold mine; Hasan vein) Anglo Asian Mining Exploration Western Azerbaijan
Silver mines in Brazil Brazil .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Chapada Mineração Maracá Indústria e Comércio S/A Producing 58,604 t (2018)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Cabaçal Cu-Au-Ag VMS Meridian Mining Development Mato Grosso Molly Gold Project (Molly 1, Molly 2, Vivi, Boomerang) Jangada Mines Exploration Para Santa Helena Cu-Au-Ag-Zn-Pb VMS (incl. Álamo trend) Meridian Mining Exploration Mato Grosso
Silver mines in Morocco Morocco .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Amghas antimony mine (Wildstone Antimony Project) Xtract Resources Development Khenifra Province Agdz Copper-Silver Project (Agdz and Agdz Est licences) Aterian Exploration Morocco Azrar Copper-Gold Project Aterian Exploration western Anti-Atlas Wildstone SARL other Moroccan licences (copper, silver, antimony; incl. Ighoud) Xtract Resources Exploration Central Morocco
Silver mines in the United Kingdom United Kingdom .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Parys Mountain Cu-Zn-Pb-Ag-Au VMS (Morfa Du, Northern Copper Zone, Garth Daniel) Anglesey Mining Development Amlwch Gairloch Project (Kerry Road deposit) Galantas Gold Exploration Scotland Redmoor Tungsten-Tin-Copper Project Strategic Minerals Exploration Tamar Valley Mining District United Downs (Cu-Sn project) Cornish Metals Exploration Cornwall
Silver mines in Zambia Zambia .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Silverking copper-silver project (mining licence JV and exploration licence) Xtract Resources Producing Mumbwa District Kabwe zinc-lead mine (Broken Hill); Speaks / Mine Club, No.2 ore body Shuka Minerals Exploration Kabwe Mushima North (Target A1 silver-copper-zinc) Tertiary Minerals Exploration North-Western Province Kalengwa copper processing project (tailings, plant, flooded pit) Xtract Resources Closed North-Western Province
Silver mines in Botswana Botswana .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Kalahari Copper Belt licences (Somelo/PL232, Sweet Thorn Pan/PL235, Ghanzi PL082 ...) Serval Resources Exploration Ghanzi / Kgalagadi Kalahari Copperbelt licences (Atlantis Metals, 11 prospecting licences) Aterian Exploration Kalahari Copperbelt Ngamiland copper licences (8 PLs) Botswana Minerals Exploration Ngamiland
Silver mines in Nicaragua Nicaragua .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region La India gold project (Condor) Metals Exploration Development Leon Cacao prospect (La India district) Metals Exploration Exploration Leon La Grecia prospect Metals Exploration Exploration Leon
Silver mines in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Ok Tedi Producing 99,000 t (2019) Lihir Newmont Producing 29.7 t (2018) Hidden Valley 0.684 t (2017)
Silver mines in Portugal Portugal .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Neves Corvo Producing 41,436 t (2019)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Borralha Tungsten Project (Santa Helena Breccia, Venise Breccia) Allied Critical Metals Development Salto parish Vila Verde Tungsten Project (Vale das Gatas mine, pilot plant) Allied Critical Metals Development Sabrosa council
Silver mines in South Africa South Africa .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Black Mountain 2,200 t (2009)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Goldplat Recovery (GPL) - Benoni gold recovery plant Goldplat Producing Gauteng Goldplat Recovery TSF (tailings storage facility), Benoni Goldplat Development Gauteng
Silver mines in the DR Congo DR Congo .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Kibali Barrick (Kibali Goldmines) Producing 22.9 t (2018)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Bisie North Project (Kalayi tin, Mont Agoma Cu-Zn-Sn) Rome Resources Exploration Walikale territory
Silver mines in Ghana Ghana .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Chirano Kinross Gold Producing 7.05 t (2018)
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Gold Recovery Ghana (GRG) - Kpone/Tema Free Zone plant Goldplat Producing Greater Accra
Silver mines in Guatemala Guatemala .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Escobal Closed 255 t (2017) Marlin Closed 3.58 t (2016)
Silver mines in Ireland Ireland .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Tara Producing 132,000 t (2018) Galmoy Closed 64,142 t (2011)
Silver mines in Namibia Namibia .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Hope and Gorob copper-gold (Hope, Gorob, Vendome, Anomaly; Tsoaxaub plant ~190 km away) Bezant Resources Producing Erongo Kaoko Basin copper-silver (EPL 7081 Omatapati/Horseshoe/Otjozongombe/Okozonduno; EPL 7082; EPL 7079; EPL 6998) Serval Resources Exploration Kunene
Silver mines in Norway Norway .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Nussir copper-silver-gold project Blue Moon Metals Development Finnmark NSG (Sulitjelma) copper-zinc-gold-silver project Blue Moon Metals Exploration Nordland
Silver mines in the Philippines Philippines .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Didipio Producing 2.61 t (2019) Siana 1.29 t (2017)
Silver mines in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Hawiah Copper-Gold-Zinc VMS Project Kefi Gold and Copper Development Wadi Bidah mineral district Al Godeyer Copper-Gold Deposit Kefi Gold and Copper Exploration Wadi Bidah mineral district
Silver mines in Turkey Turkey .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Tavsan Gold-Silver Mine Ariana Resources Producing Kutahya Province Salinbas Project (Salinbas, Ardala, Hizarliyayla) Ariana Resources Exploration Artvin Province
Silver mines in Cyprus Cyprus .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Kokkinoyia Sector (Magellan Project) Ariana Resources Exploration Cyprus
Silver mines in Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Bonikro Producing 4.47 t (2018)
Silver mines in the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Pueblo Viejo Pueblo Viejo Dominicana (Barrick/Newmont) Producing 30.1 t (2018)
Silver mines in Finland Finland .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Kittila Producing 5.27 t (2019)
Silver mines in Germany Germany .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Tellerhauser Tin Project (Hammerlein and Dreiberg), Saxony First Tin Development Rittersgruen / Breitenbrunn
Silver mines in Greece Greece .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Molaoi zinc-lead-silver-germanium deposit Rockfire Resources Exploration Laconia
Silver mines in Kosovo Kosovo .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Slivova Gold Project Ariana Resources Exploration Kosovo
Silver mines in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Bozymchak Producing 7,580 t (2018)
Silver mines in Laos Laos .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Sepon Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), subsidiary of MMG: MMG (90%), Laos Government (10%) 62,941 t (2017)
Silver mines in Mongolia Mongolia .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Oyu Tolgoi Oyu Tolgoi LLC Producing
Silver mines in Mozambique Mozambique .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Ligonha Gold Project (Mozambique tenement) Premier African Minerals Exploration Zambezia
Silver mines in New Zealand New Zealand .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Macraes Producing 5.37 t (2019)
Silver mines in Nigeria Nigeria .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Segilola Gold Mine Thor Explorations Producing Osun State
Silver mines in North Macedonia North Macedonia .
Listed companies' projects Project Company Stage Region Sasa zinc-lead-silver mine (Svinja Reka and Golema Reka) Central Asia Metals Producing Makedonska Kamenica municipality
Silver mines in Panama Panama .
Mines Mine Operator Status Latest published output Cobre Panama Development
Mine output as each source states it (units and basis differ between mines, so they are not ranked against each other). Mines: Jasansky, Brauneis, Maus et al. (Vienna University of Economics and Business) . Projects: listed companies' own announcements. World shares: USGS .
