Chile Regulator Demands Codelco Data After Andina Tailings Spill

Chile's environmental regulator SMA opened a fiscalization procedure against Codelco's Andina division after a tailings spill caused by a transport system obstruction in Valparaíso region. The SMA has given Codelco 48 hours to provide urgent information, indicating potential regulatory action. The incident highlights ongoing environmental risks at one of the world's largest copper mines, though the scale of the spill and environmental impact remain unclear.

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