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Top Two Silver Producers Overtaken by Polish Copper Mining Company in 2011

Posted on May 7, 2012 by GSM

Australia’s Cannington mine was the world’s largest silver producer, prior to 2011. Fresnillo PLC controls a number of both gold … Continue reading →

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The World’s Largest Silver Mine

Posted on January 4, 2012 by GSM

Cannington is the world’s largest silver and lead mine. Located in northwest Queensland, Australia, the mine employs 600 workers and … Continue reading →

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