Set about 4km above sea level Atacama region of northern Chile’s Atacama desert, Salares Norte opened in 2024. This gold‑silver mine is set to become a key part of our portfolio, with brownfields exploration continuing.
Mine
- Salares Norte: 2 open pits (one in development)
Life-of-mine (LOM): 9 years
Sustainability
- Modern, more environmentally-friendly dry-stack tailings method, reducing water usage significantly
- Solar plant construction scheduled for 2025
Community and regional development
- Partnerships with local municipalities and the Colla Indigenous Peoples, with a focus on education and healthcare initiatives, as well as environmental protection and safety
Key stakeholder numbers
- Employees & contractors: 3,064 (467 employees)
- Women in mining: 26% (52% in core mining roles)
- Workforce from host communities: 28% of employees
- Community investments: US$0.92m
Based on 2023 data
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