The copper mining hub of Chile is grappling with a large second wave of coronavirus infections amid a national lockdown, yet the mining sector could be poised to push through the crisis largely unimpeded. Chile implemented renewed border restrictions across major municipalities as the country approached 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, which it surpassed at the start of April. While Chile is ahead of most countries in vaccinating its public in pursuit of herd immunity, officials are fearful that the national health system could reach capacity due to the heightened viral spread. Amid the health panic, the mining ... (full story)