07/06/2022

Los Pelambres - Concentrate Pipeline Incident

On 31 May Los Pelambres detected a leak in the underground pipeline that transports concentrate from the concentrator plant to the port at Los Vilos. The pipeline was immediately shut down and the location of the leak identified. Preliminary assessment shows no indication of any environmental damage.

Full access to the site is currently being blocked by some members of the community who are in discussion with the local authorities and representatives of the Company. Once access is obtained the required repairs will be completed.

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