Cases of Sustainability
Closing of the Quillayes tailings dam under an environmental renovation plan.
A program on the sustainability and efficient use of water in the Choapa Valley.
A solar thermal power plant at El Tesoro to reduce it carbon footprint.
Biodiversity in Conchalí Lagoon, declared a Sanctuary of Nature in the year 2000 at the request of Los Pelambres.
Courses and training programs to encourage local employability at Minera Esperanza.
Sustainable Innovation: sea water pumping, renewable energy and thickened tailings systems for Minería Esperanza.
The experience of Antofagasta Minerals and an increase in the female work force in Chilean mining.
Reconstruction of the Cove Road in the Region of Maule after the earthquake, with particular concern to foster a sustainable economic development in the zone. 
Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage held at Minera Esperanza
Antofagasta Minerals in Numbers
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MINERALS RESERVES (2011) billion tons:
13,7Source: Sust. Rep. 2011
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COPPER PRODUCTION 2012
709.600
Tonnes
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WE RECYCLE THE 85% OF water used
85%Source: Sust. Rep. 2011
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GOLD PRODUCTION in 2012
299.900
Ounces
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MOLYBDENUM PRODUCTION in 2012
12.200
Tonnes
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COPPER PRODUCTION projected for 2013
700.000
Tonnes
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PELAMBRES CONTRIBUTION to Coquimbo’s GDP
14%Source: Sust. Rep. 2011
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SEA WATER USED IN mining process
40%Source: Sust. Rep. 2011
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GLOBAL COPPER CONSUMPTION my sector market
Source: Sust. Rep. 2011