Collahuasi

19984,000 m altitudeCopper

CountryChile

RegionTarapaca

Year Opened1998

Size/Depth4,000 m altitude

MineralCopper

About Collahuasi

One of the largest copper mines in the world. Located in the far north of Chile at 4,000 m altitude. Started production in 1998. Produces roughly 500,000 tonnes of copper per year. The extreme altitude requires oxygen enrichment in work areas. Operated as a joint venture of major international miners.

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