BHP Billiton to Indefinitely Cease All Projects related to Escondida Mine

Published: Mar 23, 2017 11:07 (GMT+8)

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BHP Billiton said Wednesday it has decided to suspend all works related to Escondida mine in Chile, including construction of Coloso desalination plant and Los Colorados beneficiation plants, accordin

SHANGHAI, Mar. 23 (SMM) - BHP Billiton said Wednesday it has decided to suspend all works related to Escondida mine in Chile, including construction of Coloso desalination plant and Los Colorados beneficiation plants, according to wenhua.com.

It made the decision after Escondida copper mine’s labor union continued to hinder restart from a strike which had lasted for 42 days.

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