Codelco welcomed the Comptroller General of the Republic, Dorothy Pérez, to its Andina Division on April 13. The visit was organized following an invitation from Máximo Pacheco, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Codelco, and aimed to provide insight into the Joint Mining Plan developed by Codelco and Anglo American, as well as showcase the completed Andina Transfer structural project and operations at the mining center in Los Andes, Valparaíso Region.
The visit allowed Pérez to observe firsthand the scale and geological continuity of the deposit shared by Andina and Los Bronces. During her time at the site, she met with workers from the division and attended a technical presentation detailing both the mining complex itself and specifics about the scope of the Joint Mining Plan.
After touring facilities and learning about ongoing projects, Pacheco expressed his appreciation for Pérez’s engagement. “After 15 years of pursuing this agreement between Codelco and Anglo American, our teams and I have achieved a robust and powerful formula that fills us with satisfaction because it represents immense value for our country and for Codelco’s Andina Division. It was an honor and a tremendous opportunity to be able to present this project to the Comptroller General,” Pacheco said.
The Joint Mining Plan between Andina-Los Bronces is described as a strategic opportunity for Chile that aims to maximize value from a shared mining district through integrated planning. According to information provided by Codelco during Pérez’s visit, this initiative is expected to generate an additional 2.7 million tons of copper over 21 years. Incremental production is estimated at around 120,000 tons per year once operations commence in 2030.
The collaboration between state-owned Codelco and Anglo American signals ongoing efforts within Chile’s mining sector toward maximizing resource efficiency while highlighting significant contributions expected from large-scale partnerships.
