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Chile regulator approves $19m environment plan at KGHM copper mine

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Chile's environmental regulator said on Tuesday it has approved a $19.1-million mitigation plan presented by KGHM's Sierra Gorda copper mine, after it found nine infractions at the operation. In March, the SMA environmental regulator pressed charges against Sierra Gorda, saying the copper mine could be fined up to $29-million and have its license revoked, for committing seven "serious" and two "mild" environmental infractions.
 
 
 
 
 

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