
Penasquito Mine in Zacatecas, was the largest zinc-producing mine in Mexico, producing approximately 214.3 thousand tonnes of zinc and an estimated 35.9 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Run-of-Mine (ROM) in 2021. The Penasquito Mine is owned by Newmont Corp, and is due to operate until 2032. The second largest zinc-producing …