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FILE PHOTO: A worker walks near a drill rig in a pit at Anglo American's Los Bronces copper mine in Chile, obtained by Reuters on April 26, 2024.  Anglo American/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Chile files four environmental charges against Anglo American mine

Los Bronces is one of Chile's biggest copper mines with output of 255,000 metric tons last year, as well as a key project...

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Anglo American is seen on a jacket of an employee at the Los Bronces copper mine, in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile March 14, 2019 Picture Taken March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
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Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations

Chile charges Anglo American's El Soldado mine with environmental violations, risking closure or a $12M fine without compliance.

The logo of Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is seen at their headquarters in downtown Santiago, Chile March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter with emissions violation

Chile’s environmental regulator has filed a "serious" charge against Codelco's Potrerillos smelter over emissions violations.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of copper miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc is displayed on their offices in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. June 30, 2022. REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder/File Photo
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Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport

Chile’s delay on mining permit reforms is a “serious” issue, says Freeport-McMoRan exec, impacting key copper projects.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is seen at their headquarters in downtown Santiago, Chile March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Chile’s Codelco seeks permit for $650 million Andina water project

Chile's Codelco seeks environmental permit for $650M project that makes water use at its Andina mine more sustainable.

FILE PHOTO: Chile's environment minister Maisa Rojas talks during an interview with Reuters in Santiago, Chile  May 12, 2022. Picture taken May 12, 2022. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
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Chile govt readying bond to incentivize future conservation

Chile has created a new bond to ensure long-term conservation commitments, linking financial penalties to environmental goals, said Environment Minister Maisa Rojas.

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