Codelco Andina tailings spill may reach Río Blanco, Valparaíso

Codelco's Andina Division confirmed a tailings spill caused by an object falling into a chute, with material possibly reaching the Río Blanco channel. The extent of environmental impact and containment measures remain unclear. This is a notable infrastructure failure at a major copper producer, with potential environmental and regulatory consequences.

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