Update re Collahuasi environmental permit in Chile
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18 May 2026 |
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Anglo American update re. Collahuasi environmental permit in Chile |
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Anglo American notes the 15 May 2026 ruling in Chile by the Second Environmental Tribunal (the 'Tribunal') which purports to set aside the Environmental Authorization (RCA) issued by the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) to the independently managed Collahuasi copper mine in 2021 for the "Infrastructure Development and Production Capacity Improvement" project that includes the development of a water desalination plant for Collahuasi, which is now almost complete.
Anglo American understands from the Tribunal´s own press release that its ruling is limited to two specific aspects relating to analysis on the effects on a local community and on the marine environment. Collahuasi is currently in the process of seeking full clarification from the Tribunal in order to determine the specific effects of its ruling, the matters that it requires SEA to re-examine, and any impact on Collahuasi's operations. Based on the information currently available and subject to the existing alternative water sources for Collahuasi, Anglo American does not currently expect any immediate impact on production. Collahuasi is seeking clarity on the ruling from both the Tribunal and the SEA, and Anglo American will provide further updates as appropriate.
Collahuasi has confirmed that the environmental permitting process for the project was carried out in accordance with local regulations and under the relevant environmental framework. The RCA was obtained in December 2021, following a rigorous assessment process led by the SEA, including the indigenous consultation defined by the competent authority. This was subsequently confirmed by the Ministers Committee in August 2023.
Collahuasi has stated that it will continue to work in coordination with the relevant authorities and stakeholders, acting responsibly and in accordance with the legal framework, in order to determine the appropriate next steps.
For further information, please contact:
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UK James Wyatt-Tilby james.wyatt-tilby@angloamerican.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
Marcelo Esquivel marcelo.esquivel@angloamerican.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8891
Rebecca Meeson-Frizelle rebecca.meeson-frizelle@angloamerican.com Tel: + 44 (0)20 7968 1374
South Africa Nevashnee Naicker nevashnee.naicker@angloamerican.com Tel: +27 (0)11 638 3189
Ernest Mulibana Tel: +27 (0)82 263 7372 |
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UK Tyler Broda tyler.broda@angloamerican.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 1470
Michelle West-Russell michelle.west-russell@angloamerican.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 1494
Wade Haggarty
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