In 2015, the Company presented the maximum potential growth project for the mine, which focuses on ore treatment and copper concentrate production, in order to extend its useful life until 2056. The project includes the creation of two new pits and a concentrator plant.
Industria Proyecto: Water & Desalination
El Abra Mill Project
The project will extend the useful life of Minera El Abra until 2054. During 2021 and 2022 the technical and environmental studies of the project were resumed, and the Citizen Participation process was restarted. If the results of the evaluations are positive, it will be possible to continue in the feasibility stages, complete the Environmental Impact Study and submit it for processing to the Environmental Evaluation System (SEA).
Santo Domingo Project
The Santo Domingo polymetallic project exploits iron, copper, gold and cobalt. In its Technical Report it was classified as “positive” and with feasibility for the exploitation of these minerals. The Environmental Impact Assessment approved the mining friendly jurisdiction and the local community. In addition, it has a desalination plant to avoid using salt water.