Mining in Pascua mainly refers to the Pascua-Lama mining project, a gold, silver, and copper extraction project located in the Andes Mountains, on the border between Chile and Argentina. The project was suspended in 2013 and is currently in the process of closure.
Details of the Pascua-Lama project: Location: In the Andes Mountains, on the border between Chile and Argentina. Objective: Extraction of gold, silver, and copper. Owner and developer: Barrick Gold. Current status: Suspended in 2013, in the process of closing since 2020. Impact: It has been the subject of controversy due to its impact on glaciers and mountain ecosystems. Alternatives to open-pit mining: The possibility of developing the mine underground has been raised to reduce environmental impact.
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Mining in Pascua mainly refers to the Pascua-Lama mining project, a gold, silver, and copper extraction project located in the Andes Mountains, on the border between Chile and Argentina. The project was suspended in 2013 and is currently in the process of closure.
Details of the Pascua-Lama project:
Location: In the Andes Mountains, on the border between Chile and Argentina.
Objective: Extraction of gold, silver, and copper.
Owner and developer: Barrick Gold.
Current status: Suspended in 2013, in the process of closing since 2020.
Impact: It has been the subject of controversy due to its impact on glaciers and mountain ecosystems.
Alternatives to open-pit mining: The possibility of developing the mine underground has been raised to reduce environmental impact.