Fresnillo PLC

Industry: Other Precious Metals & Mining

Sector: Basic Materials

Primary metal: Silver

About

Fresnillo plc is the world's largest primary silver producer and Mexico's leading gold producer, operating as a prominent precious metals mining company. Headquartered in Mexico City with roots tracing back to 1887, it focuses on mining, developing, and producing non-ferrous minerals, primarily silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates through seven key segments: Fresnillo, Saucito, Ciénega, Herradura, Noche Buena, San Julián, and Juanicipio. These underground and open-pit mines are strategically located across Mexican states including Zacatecas, Durango, Sonora, and Chihuahua, enabling efficient extraction and processing into doré bars while also leasing equipment and offering administrative services. As a FTSE-listed entity and subsidiary of Industrias Peñoles, Fresnillo plc plays a pivotal role in the global precious metals market, maintaining a strong emphasis on sustainability and exploration projects in Mexico, Peru, and Chile to secure its leadership position.

Symbol: FRESExchange: LSECurrency: GBp