Cobriza mine explained

Cobriza mine
Country:Peru
Subdivision Type:State
State/Province:Churcampa
Pushpin Map:Peru
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Peru
Pushpin Label:Cobriza mine
Owner:Doe Run Peru S.R.L.
Place:San Pedro de Coris District
Coordinates:-12.5912°N -74.3759°W
Opening Year:1982
Products:
Amount:
  • 20,000 tonnes copper

The Cobriza mine is a Peruvian copper mine located in San Pedro de Coris District, 72km (45miles) north of Churcampa district in the province of Churcampa. The mine is owned by the Doe Run Peru S.R.L. On 10 July 2019, the mine was the site of a tailings dam breach of 67,488 cubic metres of water.

See also