BHP bids to reopen Chile copper mine at a cost of $1.5b
BHP submitted an environmental permit application to reopen the Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile, with an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The mine previously contributed 1.2 percent of Chile's copper output. As copper demand is projected to rise significantly by 2050, mining operations face challenges due to drought and water supply issues.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 23:37 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 23:40 UTC
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