Codelco, the world’s top copper supplier, is investing an additional $720 million in modernizing a key mine. This move aims to tackle project delays and budget overruns, seeking to boost production. As detailed on the regulator’s website, the Chilean state-owned miner is updating the Chuquicamata mine from open-pit to underground. However, this won’t expand the […]
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