Global Zinc Mining to 2035

GlobalData's "Global Zinc Mining to 2035" provides a comprehensive coverage on the global zinc industry. It provides historical and forecast data on zinc production by country, production by company, reserves by country, world zinc prices, zinc trade and zinc consumption. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the global zinc industry. It further profiles major zinc producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects by region.

Global zinc mine output grew by 5.4% in 2025 to 12,586.0 thousand tonnes (kt), driven by increased output across countries such as Peru, DRC, China, Mexico, Russia and Ireland. This growth in supply was offset by declines from countries such as the US, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, Brazil and Sweden.

Looking ahead to 2026, global zinc mine output is expected to grow by 3.6% to reach 13,043.9kt, underpinned by growth from China, Russia, DRC, India, Australia, Brazil, Ireland and Canada. China's growth will be driven by the ramp-up of the Hushabying lead-zinc and Mangia mines. In Russia, the full ramp up of the Ozerne mine, that commenced operations in 2024, is expected to support growth in supply.

Looking ahead, global zinc mine production is expected to grow over the forecast period (2026-35) at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.9% to 14,099.0kt by 2035. This marginal growth will be due to production declines from Peru, Australia and Mexico.

Scope

• The report contains an overview of the global zinc mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the global zinc mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production, production by country, production by company, major operating mines, competitive landscape, major exploration and development projects.

Reasons to Buy

• To gain an understanding of the global zinc mining industry, relevant driving factors
• To understand historical and forecast trend on global zinc production
• To identify key players in the global zinc mining industry
• To identify major active, exploration and development projects by country