JOURNAL ARTICLE

Smelter Mishap Stokes Shutdown Push at Top Copper Miner Codelco.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Attwood, James 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the potential closure of the Potrerillos copper smelter, owned by the Chilean state mining company Codelco, amid a global smelting glut and rising operational costs. Following a chimney collapse, there are internal discussions about permanently shutting down the facility, which has running costs significantly higher than the global average. While Codelco has stated that no formal closure process is in place, the decision could impact local employment and the company's operational flexibility. The broader context includes Codelco's efforts to modernize its operations and the challenges posed by environmental regulations and market conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186473151
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