Exploration / Drilling

The expansions of Escondida, El Abra, and Caserones are going through decisive moments in their environmental assessment and permitting processes. While two initiatives face appeals before the First Environmental Court, the third must respond to almost 1,500 observations from the regulator, involving investments of around US$10bn. More

The permits will allow the start of construction of underground access and the expansion of drilling at Santo Niño and Navidad, while authorizations for other mining projects in Mexico continue to be cleared. More