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BHP restricts contractor employees from entering Chilean copper mines for 15 days

Mar 23, 2020 08:06

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[BHP Billiton restricted contractor employees from entering the Chilean copper mine for 15 days] mining giant BHP Billiton said on Sunday that in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, contractors will be restricted to enter the Chilean copper mine for a period of 15 days. BHP, which operates the Escondida and Pampa Norte copper mines in northern Chile, had its first death on Saturday.

SMM3, 23: mining giant BHP Billiton said on Sunday that in order to prevent the continued spread of the epidemic, contractors will be restricted to enter the Chilean copper mining area for 15 days.

BHP, which operates the Escondida and Pampa Norte copper mines in northern Chile, had its first death on Saturday.

Other miners, such as Antofagasta, Codelco and Teck Resources, have also taken steps.

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