Escondida Norte

Overview

Northern extension of the giant Escondida system.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Andesite porphyry (Late Eocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Central Andes

Metallogenic Belt: Andean Porphyry Belt

Resources & Operations

Operator: BHP

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 2005

Data Provenance

Source: BHP reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01