Los Pelambres

Overview

Major porphyry Cu-Mo deposit in the Eocene-Miocene belt of central Chile.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Granodiorite porphyry (Miocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Central Andes

Metallogenic Belt: Andean Porphyry Belt

Resources & Operations

Operator: Antofagasta Minerals

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 1999

Data Provenance

Source: Antofagasta Minerals reports

Last Verified: 2026-01-15