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Fresnillo competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Fresnillo among mining companies — ranked by similarity to what Fresnillo actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Fresnillo
Fresnillo plc mines, develops, and produces non-ferrous minerals in Mexico. It operates through seven segments: Fresnillo, Saucito, Ciénega, Herradura, Noche Buena, San Julián, and Juanicipio. The company primarily explores for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates. Its projects include the Fresnillo silver mine located in the state of Zacatecas; Saucito silver mine situated in the state of Zacatecas; Ciénega silver-gold mine located in the state of Durango; Herradura gold mine situated in the state of Sonora; Noche Buena gold mine located in the state of Sonora; San Julián silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua/Durango states; and Juanicipio silver mine located in the state of Zacatecas. The company also leases mining equipment; produces gold/silver doré bars; and provides administrative services. Fresnillo plc was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Fresnillo plc operates as a subsidiary of Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V.
Fresnillo at a glance
Fresnillo is a mining company headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. It is publicly listed (FRES) with a market capitalisation of $24.2B. Xcout tracks 11 named people at Fresnillo, including Haohan Xu (Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer).
Fresnillo leadership
- Haohan XuChairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
- Sunil PanditU.S. Chief Executive Officer
- Weidong DaiChina President
- Xiaoyu LiDirector & Chief Financial Officer
- Yidong HuChief Strategy Officer
- Haohan XuDirector
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Top 12 Fresnillo competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Fresnillo by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
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Hochschild Mining plc is a prominent player in the precious metals sector, engaged in the full lifecycle of gold and silver production, from discovering new deposits to mining, processing, and commercializing these valuable commodities across the Americas. The company wholly owns two significant gold and silver operations situated in the Ayacucho Department of southern Peru: the Inmaculada underground mine (producing gold and silver) and the Pallancata property (yielding silver and gold). Furthermore, it holds a controlling 51% stake in Argentina's San Jose silver/gold mine. Beyond these active sites, Hochschild possesses a broad array of exploration and development projects spanning Peru, Argentina, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile. The firm also diversifies its business interests by participating in power generation and distribution. Established in 1911, Hochschild Mining plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
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Zacatecas Silver Corp. is a Canadian-based company primarily engaged in identifying, developing, and assessing mineral properties within Mexico. Its core objective is to locate promising silver and gold deposits. The company maintains full ownership of two significant projects: the Zacatecas project, which encompasses 7,826 hectares situated in Mexico's Zacatecas State; and the Esperanza project, comprising eight mining concessions that span 14,338 hectares in Morelos State, Mexico. Zacatecas Silver Corp. was established in 2020 and operates from its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a prominent mining enterprise conducting extensive operations across North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily focuses on the exploration and extraction of key mineral resources such as copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, alongside other valuable metals. Additionally, it maintains a significant presence in the oil and gas sector. Its diverse portfolio of assets features the notable Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; numerous sites in the United States including Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado. In South America, its holdings include Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. Beyond its mineral interests, Freeport-McMoRan operates a collection of oil and gas properties, predominantly situated off the coasts of California and in the Gulf of Mexico, managing approximately 135 wells as of December 31, 2021. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., in July 2014, having previously operated as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
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Pan American Silver Corp. is a mining enterprise dedicated to the full spectrum of metal operations, from discovery and site development to extraction, refinement, and environmental reclamation. The company focuses on precious and base metals including silver, gold, zinc, lead, and copper. Its extensive operations are situated across several countries, specifically Canada, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia, where it manages key mining properties such as La Colorada, Dolores, Huaron, Morococha, Shahuindo, La Arena, Timmins West, Bell Creek, Manantial Espejo, San Vicente, Joaquin, Cap-Oeste Sur Este, and Navidad. Founded in 1979 as Pan American Minerals Corp., the firm officially changed its name to Pan American Silver Corp. in April 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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First Majestic Silver Corp. is a North American mining company dedicated to the exploration, acquisition, development, and operation of mineral properties, primarily concentrating on silver and gold output. The company fully owns and operates a portfolio of significant mining assets. In Mexico, these include the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine (71,868 hectares in Durango and Sinaloa), the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine (102,244 hectares in Sonora), the La Encantada Silver Mine (4,076 hectares in Coahuila, complemented by 1,343 hectares of surface rights), the La Parrilla Silver Mine (69,478 hectares in Durango), the Del Toro Silver Mine (comprising 3,815 hectares of mining concessions and 219 hectares of surface rights in Zacatecas), the San Martin Silver Mine (12,795 hectares across 33 mining concessions in Jalisco), and the La Guitarra Silver Mine (39,714 hectares). Beyond Mexico, its holdings extend to the Jerritt Canyon gold mine, spanning approximately 30,821 hectares in Elko County, Nevada. Additionally, First Majestic maintains an interest in the Springpole project, a gold and silver prospect encompassing around 41,913 hectares in Ontario, Canada. Established in 1979, the firm initially operated as First Majestic Resource Corp. before adopting its current name, First Majestic Silver Corp., in November 2006. Its corporate headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada.
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Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Africa. It operates through Precious Metals, Other Mining and Energy segments. The company manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals; and engages in the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through a third-party marketing agent. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Gold Fields Limited is a prominent global gold mining enterprise, holding significant reserves and resources across diverse regions including Chile, South Africa, Ghana, West Africa, Australia, and Peru. Beyond its primary focus on gold, the company also engages in the exploration of copper deposits. It manages a portfolio of nine operational mines, collectively producing an estimated 2.34 million gold-equivalent ounces each year. The firm's substantial gold holdings include approximately 48.6 million ounces in mineral reserves and an impressive 111.8 million ounces in mineral resources. Established in 1887, Gold Fields Limited is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.
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Established in 1987 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Excellon Resources Inc. is dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and developing mineral assets across the United States, Germany, and Mexico. The company primarily seeks out deposits of silver, lead, zinc, and gold, along with various other base metals.
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Newmont Corporation is primarily involved in the mining and exploration of gold resources. Additionally, the company undertakes prospecting for other base and precious metals, including copper, silver, zinc, and lead. Its operations and assets are geographically widespread, located across various countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Suriname, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and Ghana. As of the close of 2021 (December 31st), Newmont reported substantial proven and probable gold reserves, totaling 92.8 million ounces, and managed a vast land portfolio covering 62,800 square kilometers. Founded in 1916, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Denver, Colorado.
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Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. It operates through the following segments: Bolivar, Porco, Caballo Blanco Group, San Lucas Group, Zimapan, and Corporate and Other. The Bolivar segment focuses on mine and processing plants. The Porco segment is invovled in mine and processing plants. The Caballo Blanco Group segment includes the Tres Amigos, Colquechaquita mines and the Don Diego processing plant. The San Lucas Group segment refers to Reserva mine and San Lucas feed sourcing business. The Zimapan segment consists of mine and processing plant. The company was founded on January 24, 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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Hudbay Minerals Inc. functions as a diverse mining enterprise dedicated to the exploration, extraction, and commercialization of base and precious metals throughout the Americas. Its product portfolio encompasses copper concentrates, which also yield gold and silver, alongside silver/gold doré bars, molybdenum concentrates, and refined zinc. The company operates three polymetallic mining sites, four ore processing facilities, and a zinc production plant located in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as in Cusco, Peru. Additionally, Hudbay manages active copper development projects in Arizona and Nevada, USA. Founded in 1927, the firm's main corporate offices are situated in Toronto, Canada.
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Silverco Mining Ltd. is a silver-producing mining company focused on operations in Mexico. It owns and operates the La Negra Mine and the Cusi Silver Complex, extracting metals such as silver, lead, zinc, and gold.
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