Los Pelambres mine keeps winter safety plan active amid severe storm in Chile's Choapa province

During an intense frontal system affecting Chile's Choapa province, mining company Minera Los Pelambres said it has kept its Winter Plan measures fully operational. Workers on site are housed in specially equipped facilities that provide food, heating, medical care and other essential services.

The company monitors weather conditions and the state of its operational infrastructure continuously, reporting no damage to internal or external facilities so far. Los Pelambres is also coordinating with regional authorities and emergency agencies, deploying specialized machinery to clear and keep critical routes open, ensuring connectivity between communities and safe transit for residents.