Chile Copper Mines Reopen after Heavy Rains

Reuters reported that the copper mines in Chile are gradually reopening after they were closed on Wednesday due to heavy rains.

As quoted in the market news,

Torrential downpours in northern Chile since Tuesday have flooded towns and made roads impassable, forcing a number of mining companies to suspend operations.

The worst hit region has been Atacama, where villagers are being evacuated by air.

Mines in Atacama include Salvador, Anglo American’s Mantoverde, and JX Nippon Mining & Metals’ Caserones.

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