Mining Magazine March 2016 | Page 132

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3,400

The number of workers house in Camp Cobre

And this is never done at the expense of responsible mine development – quite the opposite . The environmental and communities teams are very dedicated , and aim to reduce the environmental and social impacts . The intention has been to minimise clearing and retain as much natural growth as possible while developing the mine . For example , Camp Cobre , one of five workers ’ camps , houses 3,400 people . Yet all
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