Currently viewing Global edition

Anglo considers desal for Los Bronces

Diversified miner Anglo American is considering building a seawater desalination plant to supply water to its Las Bronces copper operation in central Chile, which has seen falling production due to a lack of water as the region experiences an unprecedented drought.

Anglo considers desal for Los Bronces Anglo considers desal for Los Bronces Anglo considers desal for Los Bronces Anglo considers desal for Los Bronces Anglo considers desal for Los Bronces

Los Bronces in Chile

The company estimates a plant will cost more than US$400 million, which will also produce potable water for human consumption as a means to obtain social approval for the project.