The zinc mining industry is a specialized sector that focuses on the extraction and production of zinc, which is a widely used metal in various industries. The industry is comprised of companies that own and operate mines, processing facilities, and distribution networks. These companies play a crucial role in meeting the global demand for zinc, which is used in the manufacture of batteries, alloys, and coatings.As the industry continues to evolve, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable and responsible mining practices. Companies are investing in technologies and processes to reduce environmental impact and improve worker safety. Furthermore, with the increasing global focus on renewable energy and electric vehicles, the demand for zinc is expected to rise in the coming years. This presents opportunities for innovation and expansion in the industry, as companies strive to meet the growing demand for this essential metal.


Top 22 Zinc Mining Companies

1. Boliden

  • Headquarter: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Founded: 1924
  • Headcount: 5001-10000
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Boliden is a mining and metallurgical company that specializes in the production of zinc, copper, lead, nickel, gold, and silver. They are committed to responsible production, sustainability, and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. With operations in multiple countries, Boliden offers a range of products including low carbon copper and sulphuric acid.

2. Volcan Compañía Minera

  • Headquarter: Lima, Lima, Peru
  • Founded: 1943
  • Headcount: 1001-5000
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Volcan.com.pe is a leading global producer of zinc, lead, and silver. They offer mining operations and are committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

3. Nexa Resources

  • Headquarter: São Paulo, Brazil
  • Founded: 1956
  • Headcount: 5001-10000
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Nexa is a global mining and metallurgy company operating in Brazil and Peru, specializing in the production of zinc, copper, lead, and other essential elements.

4. Nyrstar

  • Headquarter: Budel-Dorplein, Switzerland
  • Headcount: 1001-5000
  • Latest funding type: Post Ipo Debt
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Nyrstar is a global multi-metal business that has a market leading position in zinc and lead. With mines, smelters, and other operations in Europe, the United States, and Australia, Nyrstar serves the ever growing demand for zinc, lead, and other metals and by-products.

5. Trevali

  • Headquarter: Vancouver, Canada
  • Founded: 2007
  • Headcount: 1001-5000
  • Latest funding type: Post Ipo Debt
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Trevali Mining Corporation is a global zinc producer operating three revenue-generating mines. Their focus is on delivering sustainable shareholder value through transformative technology and ESG practices.

6. Vedanta Zinc International

  • Headquarter: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Founded: 2010
  • Headcount: 5001-10000
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Vedanta Zinc International is the world's largest integrated zinc and lead producer, with a focus on mining and refining operations. They aim to create a world-class regional zinc complex and are committed to sustainability and ethical engagement.

7. CEZinc

  • Headquarter: Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Québec, Canada
  • Founded: 1963
  • Headcount: 501-1000
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CEZinc is a leading zinc primary transformation facility in North America, owned by Glencore Canada Corporation. With a history dating back to 1963, CEZinc has experienced consistent growth and is now one of the industry leaders in refined zinc production.

8. Zinkgruvan Mining AB

  • Headquarter: Zinkgruvan, Sweden
  • Founded: 1857
  • Headcount: 201-500
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Zinkgruvan Mining is a company within the Lundin Mining group that has been in continuous production since 1857. It produces world-class concentrates of zinc, lead, and copper, with silver also extracted from the lead concentrate. Located in Zinkgruvan, Sweden, it is the country's southernmost underground mine. With an annual production of 1.4 million tons of ore and a turnover of approximately 2 billion SEK, the company employs 450 people and operates with a hundred contractors.

9. Terramin Australia Limited

  • Headquarter: Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia
  • Founded: 2003
  • Headcount: 11-50
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Terramin is a base and precious metal development company specializing in advanced zinc and gold projects in Algeria and South Australia.

10. The Doe Run Company

  • Headquarter: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
  • Founded: 1994
  • Headcount: 1001-5000
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The Doe Run Company is a leader in responsible mining and metal production, providing valuable mineral and metal products to customers worldwide. With over 1,100 employees, we operate one of the world's largest lead mining districts and a lead battery recycling center. Our minerals and metals power essential products and services in a sustainable and safe manner.

11. Nordic Gold Inc.

  • Headquarter: Vancouver, Canada
  • Headcount: 11-50
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Firesteel Resources Inc. is a company that offers a range of products and services in the resource industry.

12. Americas Gold and Silver

  • Headquarter: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Headcount: 501-1000
  • Latest funding type: Post Ipo Equity
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Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is a growing precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America. The Company owns and operates the Cosalá Operations in Sinaloa, Mexico, manages the 60%-owned Galena Complex in Idaho, USA, and is re-evaluating the Relief Canyon mine in Nevada, USA. The Company also owns the San Felipe development project in Sonora, Mexico.

13. Gama Parto Sanat (GPS)

  • Headquarter: Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • Founded: 2008
  • Headcount: 51-200
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Gama Parto Sanat (Ltd.) is an independent mining consulting company, providing services exclusively to the mining industry from primary studies to exploration, evaluation development, operations, and corporate advice. We work with our clients to plan new mines or improve the operations of existing mines, with a primary focus on achieving optimum output and return. -Technical Advisor and Project Management -Mine Planning and Project Scheduling -Exploration and Drilling Strategy -Resources and Reserves Estimation -Geophysics and Geochemistry -Investment in Mining Plans

14. Lundin Mining Corporation

  • Headquarter: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Founded: 1994
  • Headcount: 5001-10000
  • Latest funding type: Post Ipo Debt
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Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations and projects in multiple countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and the United States of America. The company primarily produces copper, zinc, gold, and nickel.

15. Sierra Sun Group (Minera)

  • Headquarter: Santiago De Surco, Lima, Peru
  • Founded: 2016
  • Headcount: 501-1000
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SierraSun Group is a company based in Peru that focuses on sustainable growth and development. They prioritize the care of the environment and communities while ensuring efficient use of water resources. They are involved in various projects, including mining operations for gold and zinc. With capital from Peru and a strong corporate culture, SierraSun Group aims to contribute to the sustainable development of local communities.

16. Kazzinc Holdings

Kazzinc Holdings is a company in Kazakhstan that provides investment and strategic production planning services to the largest zinc producer in the country. They focus on digitalization, production control, profitability improvement, and financial institution management.

17. Walkabout Resources LTD (asx:wkt)

  • Headquarter: West Perth, Washington, Australia
  • Founded: 2006
  • Headcount: 1-10
  • Latest funding type: Post Ipo Debt
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Perth-based African-focussed energy minerals developer Walkabout Resources (ASX:WKT) is fast-tracking the development of the high-grade Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project in SE Tanzania to take advantage of forecast market conditions for Flake Graphite deposits with high ratios of Large and Jumbo flakes. In addition to the Lindi Jumbo Project, Walkabout is also exploring in southern Namibia at the Eureka Lithium Project. The Company has also acquired an exciting exploration portfolio for base metals and gold in Northern Ireland and is participating in the Slieve Gallion Joint Venture where cobalt, copper and silver occurrences are being explored. ASX-listed WKT intends to fast track the development of its high grade, jumbo flake Lindi Jumbo graphite project close to good infrastructure including the deep-water Port of Mtwara. WKT aims to to take advantage of forecast positive market conditions for Flake Graphite deposits with high ratios of Large and Jumbo flakes. The Company has developed a proprietary processing technique which yields exceptionally high ratios of Large, Jumbo and Super Jumbo flakes into concentrate. This premium product will allow higher than average revenues to be achieved. The Company currently holds 100% of the Lindi Jumbo licence. The project is being advanced under a three-pillar market risk mitigation strategy 1. It will deliver a high graded feed to the mill (circa 16% TGC) to reduce capital and operating costs, 2. It will produce a premium product with up to 25% of concentrate in the +500 micron (Super Jumbo) category at 95% to 97% TGC to attract higher revenues, and 3. It is designed at a modest scale to reduce capital and start-up risk while expansion opportunities can be progressed from a successful production base. The DFS envisages an elective annual production target of between 25,000 and 40,000 tonnes graphite in concentrate operating costs per tonne in concentrate estimated at US$290 to US$350 – the second-lowest amongst peer group and lowest in Tanzania and pre-production capex of approximately US$35m to US$40m with payback of less than 2 years – the lowest capex amongst its peer group. At Takatokwane thermal coal, the asset is the largest in Botswana with an Inferred Resource of 6.88 Bt.

18. Johannesburg Junior Council

  • Headquarter: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Headcount: 51-200
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The Johannesburg Junior Council (JJC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that consists of 80 young, brilliant and inspired leaders in grade 11, coming from 40 different schools around Johannesburg. There are six committees [Sports and Recreation, Council Well-being, Arts and Culture, Advocacy, Outreach and Environment], addressing their respective aspects in the community.

19. InOne Europe AG

InOne Oracle Business Solutions, Oracle JD Edwards-dedicated, EMEA-wide Pan-European, but with a touch of local colour InOne is the one-stop choice in Europe, Middle East and Northern Africa for international projects in the Oracle JD Edwards environment and complementary products. With offices strategically located around EMEA, InOne boasts more than 350 experienced consultants and technicians dedicated to Oracle Business solutions. Experience in Europe that says it all:  400 completed JD Edwards projects  3.500 man years of JD Edwards experience  350 dedicated, JD Edwards skilled resources  Long-term partnership with more than 300 international companies

20. ZGH Bolesław S.A.

ZGH Bolesław S.A. is a producer of high-quality zinc and its derivatives. They extract and process zinc and lead ores from their own mine, producing electrolytic zinc, zinc alloys, sulfuric acid, and zinc and lead concentrates.

21. KAZ Minerals

  • Headquarter: London, England, United Kingdom
  • Headcount: 10001+
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KAZ Minerals is a company that specializes in mineral exploration, development, and production. They offer a wide range of services related to the mining industry, including the sale of mining equipment, procurement, and supply chain management. With operations in various regions, KAZ Minerals is known for its expertise in the extraction and processing of minerals. They serve customers in the mining and metals industry, providing them with high-quality products and solutions. The company follows a business model that involves collaboration with key industry partners and outsourcing certain operations to optimize efficiency.

22. Cyprium Metals Limited (ASX: CYM)

  • Headquarter: Subiaco, Washington, United States
  • Headcount: 11-50
  • Latest funding type: Post Ipo Debt
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Cyprium Metals is an Australian copper developer and explorer with a portfolio of near-term development projects focused in Western Australia. They aim to acquire, develop, and operate mineral resource projects in Australia with innovative processing solutions to produce copper metal on-site and maximize value.

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