Buenavista del Cobre

Mexico· SonoraProduction
Contained Copper
30.0 Mt
Average Grade
0.40%
Deposit Type
Porphyry Cu-Mo
Discovery Year
1760

Overview

Largest copper mine in Mexico. Part of Cananea complex. Continuous production for 250+ years.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Resources & Operations

Operator: Grupo Mexico

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: Grupo Mexico reports