Located about 4km above sea level in the 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 brownfield exploration ongoing.
Mine
- Salares Norte: 2 open pits
Life-of-mine (LOM): 11 years
Sustainability
- A modern, more environmentally friendly dry-stack tailings method significantly reduce water use.
- The PV plant has been granted environmental approval and the final investment decision is under evaluation.
Community and regional development
- Partnerships with local municipalities and Colla Indigenous Peoples, with a focus on education and healthcare initiatives, in addition to environmental protection and safety.
Key stakeholder numbers
- Employees & contractors: 3,442 (561 employees)
- Women in mining: 25% (59% in core mining roles)
- Workforce from host communities: 28% of employees
- Host community suppliers: 217
- Community investments (socioeconomic development): US$0.9m
Based on 2025 data
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