El Pilar mine

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El Pilar mine
Location
StateSonora
CountryMexico
Production
ProductsCopper

The El Pilar mine is a large proposed copper mine in Sonora, Mexico. El Pilar is one of the largest copper reserves in Mexico and the world having estimated reserves of 685.8 million tonnes of ore grading 0.28% copper.[1] As of 2021, the mine is planned to produce 36,000 tonnes a year starting in 2023.[2]

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  1. ^ "El Pilar mine". mercatorminerals.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. ^ Garcia, David Alire (2021-05-11). "EXCLUSIVE Mexico's top copper miner plans $3.1 bln Baja, refining spend". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-07-17.