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WATER, AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR MINING IN CHILE

Given the scarcity of water in many areas of Chile and Latin America, water reuse has become a key approach to address this issue. Some 76% of the water used in mining processes in Chile is recycled water. Water reuse in mining involves treating and recycling the water used in processes so that it can be reused in the different operational stages.

Water Risks in the Mining Sector Chile1

mining areas in Chile in recent decades, an increasing number of copper mining companies are also starting to use seawater to meet their water requirements and Chile's state copper commission, Cochilco estimates that desalination will provide half the water demand of Chile's copper mining industry by 2026.7 3. Scope of a water allocation

Lithium mining heats up in Chile's desert to quench …

Meanwhile, Chile has high taxes and strict mining regulations, says Mehech. The red tape for production permits involves securing approval from the nation's nuclear energy commission since the ...

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The mining sector's contribution to the country's 2022 GDP was 13.6 percent and mining exports reached 58 percent of total country exports. The industry remains a key sector …

Copper Mining Processes in Chile: learning from past …

The Situation-Copper Mining is one of the most important economic activities in Chile-Copper production has increased from ca. 700.000 metric tones in 1970 to more than 3 500 000 metric tones in 1996-This production representing ca. 25 % of the world productionreturns every year more than U$$ 5 300 x 106-Copper mining is based mainly on 10 open or underground

2023 Industry Outlook: Mining in Chile | An …

Learn the key facts about the history of Chilean mining, a market overview including its most significant products, and how Chile compares to other emerging markets worldwide as an investment opportunity.

S-LCA of lithium mining in Chile and its potential impacts

The SHDB only provides social risk data on the country-sector level. Mining from brine is a different production process from ore mining. The mining sector in Chile also includes copper and other minerals (Soto-Viruet 2019) which …

How is lithium mined? | MIT Climate Portal

Though Australia and Chile dominate production, the rise of clean energy has spurred a growing hunger for lithium, so other mining operations have cropped up in numerous other places. ... "It's important that communities be a part of any lithium mining planning process from the very beginning. People always have the right to reject an ...

Responsible production and mine process optimisation

Our challenge is to support mining sites in identifying new technologies and alternative methods for responsible mineral processing and provide the latest technological development trends for more efficient and effective metal production.

Mining – BritCham

Chile's mining sector, including state-run giant Codelco, is finding ways to develop more modern and intelligent mining techniques to reduce its environmental footprint and there is a definite …

The use of solar energy in the copper mining processes

In Chile, for instance, comminution is responsible, on average, for almost 50% of the electrical energy consumption of the mining process, being the largest greenhouse emitter in the copper concentrate production (Norgate and Haque, 2010).

Chilean Copper Industry Calls for Faster Permitting …

Streamlining the permitting process is seen as a critical step to maintain its dominance. While the government has proposed reforms, their passage through Congress is uncertain. The mining industry waits anxiously, …

Chilean copper smelter project drawing interest from China

Processing fees have fallen amid mine disruptions and spare plant capacity. Chile's previous government saw little sense in backing major smelting investments so far from the demand centers of ...

Top 10: Copper Mining Companies in Chile

Lundin Mining Corporation owns a 80% stake in Chile's Candelaria copper mine, which produces up to 170,000 tonnes a year. The Candelaria Copper Mining Complex comprises two adjacent copper mining operations – Candelaria and Ojos del Salado – which produce copper concentrates from an open pit and underground mines. 09. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co

INTERVIEW: Puna CEO, Anglo American Chile

What is the overall importance of Chile in the context of Anglo Americans broader project portfolio? ... Water use optimization by the use of new technologies in the mining process; collaborative ...

Codelco, ABB to collaborate on decarbonisation of Chile mining …

ABB Process Industries division president Joachim Braun said: "Mining is evolving faster than it has done before, and only by all parties working together can we meet the demands coming from the wider world." Last month, Codelco acquired a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine in northern Chile from the National Mining Company.

Lithium Chile farms out four properties to Eramet

In return, Lithium Chile will be entitled to a "success bonus" pre-agreed by the parties based on the amount of lithium resources delineated in accordance with a completed NI 43-101 or similar ...

Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four …

The Mining Ministry said the salt flats that attracted most interest are the ones with the best potential for extracting lithium, according to available information from Chile's geology service.

Los pelambres: one of the largest Chilean copper mine

The mine processes the extracted ore via crushing, milling, and flotation to produce a high-grade copper concentrate. The molybdenum by-product is separated in a subsequent flotation process. With annual production typically around 350,000–400,000 tonnes of copper, Los Pelambres is one of the largest copper producers in Chile.

Rio Tinto, Eramet, BYD eligible for Chile's Altoandinos

Lithium fields in the Atacama desert in Chile. Stock image. Miners Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) and Eramet (EPA: ERA), along with Chinese EV giant BYD and South Korean battery maker LG Energy ...

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The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) is part of The University of Queensland and has six research centres in Australia and one in Chile. SMI-ICE-Chile seeks to challenge, drive and support the mining industry in overcoming critical barriers to make the transition to long-term sustainability through research-based solutions, knowledge and technology transfer and …

Chile starts sanction process against Los Pelambres copper mine

Chile's environmental regulator initiated a sanction process against Antofagasta Minerals' Los Pelambres copper mine for deficiencies associated with tailings management, the agency said in a ...

Understanding The Recent Changes In Chile's Mining Laws

Changes to Chile's mining legal framework over the past four decades have been rare and modest. However, February 2022 marked a significant turn with the enactment of …

Everything you need to know about the mining industry in …

Mining in Chile is a fundamental pillar of its economy, with a long history of contributing to the growth and development of the country. However, the industry faces significant challenges in …

Chile's New Lithium Strategy: Why It Matters and What to …

On April 20, the Chilean government announced its new lithium strategy, which plans to give control of the country's lithium industry to the state. While Chile's decision is fueling much debate and commentary, this article explains why Chile's lithium production is particularly important and lays out some of the key questions and challenges facing policy makers as the …

Rio2 receives key permits for Fenix gold mine in Chile

Fenix will be a large, gold oxide heap leach operation with a measured and indicated resource of 398.2 million tonnes at a grade of 0.38 g/t gold, containing almost 4.8 million oz. of gold.

Mining Permits in Chile: What You Need to Know

When getting a mining permit in Chile, the process to obtain an exploration concession consists of four key steps: Submit an exploration request, known in Chile as 'Pedimento' before the Civil Court of the territory where the …

Effects of Lithium Mining on Chile's Indigenous Communities

One of these countries is Chile, and although it greatly benefits their central government's economy, the effects of the mining process on the surrounding environment can be drastic. In Chile, lithium is obtained via the salt-brine method, by evaporating water that runs over the salt flats, and this is leading to much of the fresh water ...

Equipment and Technology

In the equipment space, the highest level of investment in mining technology is in autonomous vehicles, robotic process automation and analytics tools, according to a KPMG survey. ... Unmanned drilling rigs and trucks are no longer an uncommon sight in Chile's mining industry. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Epiroc, ...

Mining Consultants Chile

Advanced Mining Strategies for Chile. We offer professional mining consultancy services in Chile, specializing in harnessing the abundant mineral resources of the country. Our approach combines innovative mining techniques with sustainable practices, ensuring optimal utilization of Chile's rich mineral reserves. Partner with us to unlock the ...