El Pilar mine explained

El Pilar mine
Subdivision Type:	State
State/Province:	Sonora
Country:	Mexico
Products:	Copper

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]

See also

• El Arco mine
• Buenavista mine

Notes and References

1. Web site: El Pilar mine . https://archive.today/20130723235357/http://www.mercatorminerals.com/s/ElPilar.asp . dead . 23 July 2013 . 2012 . mercatorminerals.com . 24 July 2013 .
2. Web site: Garcia . David Alire . EXCLUSIVE Mexico's top copper miner plans $3.1 bln Baja, refining spend . Reuters . 2021-05-11 . 2022-07-17.