BHP Chile copper investment totals up to US$14.7bn for Escondida, Spence and Cerro Colorado. Here is what it means for supply and your portfolio.
Chile · Mining
Key Facts
Investment scale — BHP plans US$10.7bn to US$14.7bn in Chile, its largest cycle ever.
Main targets — Funds will go to Escondida, Spence, and Cerro Colorado operations.
Escondida focus — US$7.3bn to US$9.8bn earmarked, including a new concentrator.
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