MINERA CANDELARIA
Lundin Mining leads a very productive copper operation through Candelaria , contributing to the Atacama region and its population
Minera Candelaria ( Candelaria Mining ) is the Lundin Mining Corporation ’ s most important operation . This mining complex has established itself as a powerful economic and social driving force in the Atacama Region . It was first to erect and operate a desalination plant in Atacama and signed an agreement with the township of Tierra Amarilla , vowing that their mining and processing operations there would help the community develop economically and socially .
In November 2014 , Lundin Mining acquired 80 percent of Minera Candelaria . Following this transaction , the Candelaria district ( consisting of the open pit and North Candelaria , Santos and Alcaparrosa underground mines ) became the corporation ’ s most important asset in terms of production and number of workers .
Lundin Mining is growing via acquisitions in the same way that Candelaria ’ s mining district has . Lundin boasts corporate operational technical support in areas such as risk prevention , environment , resources , planning , processing , and community relations .
“ Candelaria is a leader in the region ’ s mining sector and in the development of social contribution projects ,” said Mr . Sergio Armstrong , Candelaria ’ s CEO .
Mr . Armstrong graduated as a Metallurgical Engineer from the University of Concepcion ,
40 November 2016