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Water supply for mining: lessons from Chile

Miners are increasingly having to look at the sustainability of their water usage around mine sites. This is especially apparent in Chile, where many mines are at altitude and in remote areas lacking infrastructure.

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BHP's Spence mine has used new technologies to deal with the water issue at its site Credit: BHP

Mining is one of the main drivers of the Chilean economy, contributing about 15% of GDP according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).

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