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Rio Tinto Seeks to Become Major Copper Producer in Chile

April 21, 2025 by MinEner Editor
Molten copper being poured into molds, symbolizing Rio Tinto's planned copper production expansion in Chile aiming to exceed 200,000 tonnes annually.

Rio Tinto’s Chief of Copper, Clayton Walker, outlines the company’s ambitions to produce over 200,000 tonnes of copper annually, as it deepens its footprint in Chile through exploration and innovation.

Tags Chile mining, Codelco, copper industry, copper production, copper smelting, Minera Escondida, mining expansion, mining innovation, molten copper, Rio Tinto, sustainable mining
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