Canadian mining company charged for giant sinkhole in Chile

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Chile\u0027s environmental regulator announced on Thursday four charges against Canadian\u002Downed Lundin copper mine for a sinkhole at its site.

“In addition, when the event occurred, large amounts of water began to leak into the mine from places where the company intervened beyond what was considered in the environmental assessment,” Ibarra said.

In a statement, the company said it was analyzing the regulator’s decision and has been collecting data on the sinkhole’s causes.Article content In addition the company said it had “acted responsibly and decisively to mitigate the possible effects of the sinkhole” and it was awaiting the final report from authorities.

Mining Minister Marcela Hernando told journalists that the ministry is talking with the company about possibly resuming operations in unaffected parts of the mine since the affected area will “be completely closed.”Article content

 

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