Chile's antitrust regulator has approved the joint mining plan between state copper producer Codelco and Anglo American at the Andina-Los Bronces project in the Andes mountains of central Chile, according to a report by Reuters. The approval follows similar clearances from competition watchdogs in China, Brazil and South Korea. Remaining steps include environmental permits, the creation of a shared operating entity and consultations with local communities, the newswire said. “The project continues to advance with its regulatory approval process, while preparations are underway for the environmental permitting process ... (full story)