Cannington Mine
CountryAustralia
RegionQueensland
Year Opened1997
Size/DepthUnderground
MineralSilver/Lead/Zinc
About Cannington Mine
The largest silver mine in the world for many years. Discovered in 1990 in remote outback Queensland. Production began in 1997. An underground operation yielding silver, lead, and zinc from one huge ore body. Among the largest silver resources on Earth. Named after a local pastoral station.