Ministro Hales

Overview

High-arsenic porphyry Cu deposit near Chuquicamata. Codelco's newest mine with roasting plant.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Granodiorite porphyry (Eocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Resources & Operations

Operator: Codelco

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 2013

Data Provenance

Source: Codelco annual reports | coordinate: Mindat