The Tizapa Mine is a volcanic massive sulfide (VMS) deposit located in State of Mexico, Mexico. Dowa has a 39% ownership of the mine.

 

The mine began commercial production in 1994. After several expansions, annual production capacity reached approximately 1 million tonnes. In 2024, the 30th anniversary of the Tizapa Mine, total ore production reached approximately 20 million tonnes.

 

The mine produces zinc, lead and copper concentrates of 80,000 tonnes, 40,000 tonnes and 5,000 tonnes, respectively per annum.

 

The zinc concentrate is shipped to Akita Zinc, Dowa’s zinc smelter located in Akita, Japan. Zinc concentrate is an important raw material for Dowa’s smelting operations.