Chile’s Labor Directorate has sanctioned the partial and gradual resumption of underground activities at the El Teniente mine, operated by Codelco. This decision comes after an earthquake-triggered collapse that claimed six lives. Operations at El Teniente, recognised as one of the world’s largest underground copper mines, were halted in specific sectors due to the incident. The approved restart includes the Dacita, Diablo Regimiento, Esmeralda, Esmeralda Panel, Pilar Norte, Reno Panel, Reservas Norte and Upper Pacific, while the shutdown persists in Recursos Norte, Andesita, Andes Norte and Diamante. The return to ... (full story)