Los Chancas mine explained

Los Chancas mine
Pushpin Map:Peru
Coordinates:[1]
Subdivision Type:Department
State/Province:Apurímac
Country:Peru
Products:Copper, gold, molybdenum
Discovery Year:1999

The Los Chancas mine is a large copper mine located in the Apurímac Region of southern Peru. Los Chancas represents one of the largest copper reserves in Peru and in the world, having an estimated 726 million tonnes of ore grading 0.47% copper, 0.04% molybdenum and 0.9 million oz of gold.[2] Mining operations are expected to begin in 2027.[3]

On May 31, 2022, other copper miners in the area caused a fire to break out at the mine.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Wood Group USA. Los Chancas, Peru, Technical Report Summary. December 31, 2021. PDF. May 6, 2023. live. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230506051558/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001838/000155837022002995/scco-20211231ex964f113db.pdf.
  2. Web site: Chalchihuites Mine. 2013. southerncoppercorporation.com. 2013-06-22.
  3. Web site: April 8, 2021 . Southern Copper delays Los Chancas project in Peru . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921211914/https://www.opportimes.com/southern-copper-delays-los-chancas-project-in-peru/ . September 21, 2021 . April 29, 2023 . Opportimes.
  4. Web site: Rochabrun . Marcelo . June 1, 2022 . Two fires break out at copper projects in Peru amid protests -sources . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220625004339/https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/blaze-perus-las-bambas-copper-mine-tension-rises-2022-06-01/ . June 25, 2022 . April 29, 2023 . Reuters.

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