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Codelco

State-owned Chilean copper mining and refining company

codelco.com

Headquarters: Santiago, Chile
Founded year: 1971
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 14,000+
Industry: Specialty Mining & Metals

Last updated October 29

Latest news about Codelco

In short: Codelco faced deadly accidents, production-data audits, and expanded partnerships amid weather-hit output.

Company announcements

October 29 Codelco

Codelco dismisses eight executives following audits on production irregularities

The measure responds to findings in the management of the years 2024 and 2025, strengthening corporate controls under active investigation.

October 16 Codelco

Codelco will grow through joint ventures with private partners

The board chairman, Bernardo Fontaine, announced in London that he will open its entire portfolio of exploration projects to private sector partners.

October 14 Codelco

Codelco calls Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting

Ministers request a meeting to analyze inconsistencies in production figures for 2024 and 2025, initiating internal audits.

October 11 Codelco

Codelco confirms the death of two workers

After an avalanche at the El Teniente mine, the deaths of contractors were confirmed. Authorities are investigating the accident.

Media coverage

October 28 Bloomberg

Codelco Dismisses Eight Staff Over Copper Output Scandal

Chilean copper giant Codelco fires eight employees after investigations uncover irregularities in production reporting for 2024 and 2025 across multiple divisions.

October 24 Redimin

Codelco has accumulated losses of US$1.780 million in smelters and refineries and faces pressure to restructure the business

Codelco is facing massive losses in its smelters and refineries, pressuring its processing capacity in a competitive market.

October 12 MINING.COM

Codelco suffers new fatalities as avalanche hits copper mine

Two workers died after a snow avalanche struck Codelco's giant El Teniente mine, as wild weather continues to batter Chile and compound setbacks for the...

October 11 Bloomberg

Codelco Rescues Workers After Mudslide at El Teniente Mine

State-owned producer races to save two workers trapped in a mudslide at its Chilean copper mine, following severe weather that damaged the open-pit section.

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