Los Pelambres
Mine with plantCobreSalamanca, Choapa, CoquimboActive
Site ID 127720 · 81 installations in the register
Installations
What the register lists at this site, grouped by function.
1Extraction9Process plants10Tailings8Dumps and deposits20Water9Power9Ports and transport1ExplorationExtraction1
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Los Pelambres | Open-pit mine | Activa | 2,973 m a.s.l. | -31.7157, -70.4795 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Process plants9
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planta de Chancado | Crushing plant | Activa | 2,973 m a.s.l. | -31.7172, -70.4900 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Gravilla - Piuquenes | Crushing plant | Activa | 1,641 m a.s.l. | -31.8116, -70.5797 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Molienda - Piuquenes | Crushing plant | Activa | 1,637 m a.s.l. | -31.8124, -70.5796 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Movil de Gravilla Polvorin | Crushing plant | Activa | 3,501 m a.s.l. | -31.7267, -70.5011 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Concentración | Concentrator | Activa | 1,622 m a.s.l. | -31.8101, -70.5814 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Flotación Colectiva - Piuquenes | Concentrator | Activa | 1,634 m a.s.l. | -31.8120, -70.5806 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Molibdeno | Concentrator | Activa | 1,635 m a.s.l. | -31.8108, -70.5810 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Lixiaviación Ferrica - Piuqenes | Leach plant | Activa | 1,623 m a.s.l. | -31.8096, -70.5816 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Pebbles - Piuquenes | Grinding plant | Activa | 1,638 m a.s.l. | -31.8134, -70.5797 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Tailings10
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muro Portezuelo Llau Llau - TDR El Mauro | Tailings dam | Activa | 973 m a.s.l. | -31.9675, -71.0478 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Tranque Los Quillayes | Tailings dam | Activa | 1,467 m a.s.l. | -31.8483, -70.6141 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Tranque Relaves El Mauro | Tailings dam | Activa | 784 m a.s.l. | -31.9561, -71.0457 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación Ciclones | Tailings pipeline | Activa | 955 m a.s.l. | -31.9534, -71.0409 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación Disipadora El Mauro | Tailings pipeline | Activa | 1,100 m a.s.l. | -31.9308, -70.9665 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Relaveducto | Tailings pipeline | Activa | 20 m a.s.l. | -31.8832, -71.4960 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Túnel Coiron | Tailings pipeline | Activa | 936 m a.s.l. | -31.9082, -70.7895 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Túnel La Guardia - Ex Relaveducto - 1TDR El Mauro | Tailings pipeline | Activa | 1,057 m a.s.l. | -31.8924, -70.8980 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Túnel Las Animas | Tailings pipeline | Activa | 1,100 m a.s.l. | -31.9311, -70.9683 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Tranque de Relaves El Chinche | Tailings dam | Inactiva | 1,458 m a.s.l. | -31.8455, -70.5936 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Dumps and deposits8
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botadero Cerro Amarillo | Waste rock dump | Activa | 3,826 m a.s.l. | -31.6950, -70.4916 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Botadero Cosapi | Waste rock dump | Activa | 1,019 m a.s.l. | -31.9954, -71.0083 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Botadero Descarga 5 - TDR El Mauro | Waste rock dump | Activa | 896 m a.s.l. | -31.9640, -71.0448 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Botadero Pelambres | Waste rock dump | Activa | 3,045 m a.s.l. | -31.7510, -70.5020 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Stock 3000 | Low-grade stockpile | Activa | 3,000 m a.s.l. | -31.7242, -70.4881 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Stock de Baja Ley 3005 | Low-grade stockpile | Activa | 3,020 m a.s.l. | -31.7451, -70.5002 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Botadero de Esteriles Hito | Waste rock dump | Abandonada | 3,600 m a.s.l. | -31.6976, -70.4770 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Botadero Hualtatas | Waste rock dump | Irregular operativa | 3,520 m a.s.l. | -31.7216, -70.5116 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Water20
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acueducto El Mauro - TDR El Mauro | Water pipeline | Activa | 1,060 m a.s.l. | -31.9409, -71.0043 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Túnel Evacuador - TDR El Mauro | Water pipeline | Activa | 679 m a.s.l. | -31.9496, -71.0601 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Canal Perimetral Norte - TDR El Mauro | Diversion channels | Activa | 854 m a.s.l. | -31.9481, -71.0448 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Canal Perimetral Oriente - TDR El Mauro | Diversion channels | Activa | 1,035 m a.s.l. | -31.9909, -71.0058 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Canal Perimetral Poniente - TDR El Mauro | Diversion channels | Activa | 964 m a.s.l. | -31.9644, -71.0521 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación Balsas 9 - TDR El Mauro | Pumping station | Activa | 942 m a.s.l. | -31.9492, -71.0089 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación de Impulsión de Aguas El Mauro | Pumping station | Activa | 1,012 m a.s.l. | -31.9444, -71.0058 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Depósito de Lodos Planta Fad | Emergency ponds | Activa | 1,004 m a.s.l. | -31.9971, -71.0122 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Dren Basal - TDR El Mauro | Emergency ponds | Activa | 718 m a.s.l. | -31.9471, -71.0510 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Embalse de Cola | Emergency ponds | Activa | 1,000 m a.s.l. | -32.0013, -71.0123 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Piscina de Emergencia Planta Concentradora | Emergency ponds | Activa | 1,549 m a.s.l. | -31.8179, -70.5832 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Piscina Drenes | Emergency ponds | Activa | 676 m a.s.l. | -31.9490, -71.0541 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Piscina Drenes (Quillayes) | Emergency ponds | Activa | 1,205 m a.s.l. | -31.8622, -70.6112 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Piscina Emergencia - Coiron | Emergency ponds | Activa | 842 m a.s.l. | -31.8993, -70.8253 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Piscina Emergencia Camisa - TDR El Mauro | Emergency ponds | Activa | 664 m a.s.l. | -31.9024, -70.9287 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Tratamiento Aguas Servidas - TDR El Mauro | Emergency ponds | Activa | 1,007 m a.s.l. | -31.9921, -71.0092 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Desaladora | Desalination plant | Activa | 17 m a.s.l. | -31.8856, -71.4983 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Boca Toma Piuquenes | Water reservoir | Activa | 1,745 m a.s.l. | -31.7979, -70.5990 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Trata Miento de Aguas Servidas Chacay | Water reservoir | Activa | 1,497 m a.s.l. | -31.8211, -70.5876 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Helipscina | Emergency ponds | En revisión de proyecto | 1,645 m a.s.l. | -31.8102, -70.5845 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Power9
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Eléctrica Drenes - TDR El Mauro | Powerhouse | Activa | 984 m a.s.l. | -31.9491, -71.0542 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Generador Respaldo Drenes - TDR El Mauro | Cogeneration plant | Activa | 679 m a.s.l. | -31.9493, -71.0548 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sistema de Asistencia Trolley | High-voltage lines | Activa | 3,628 m a.s.l. | -31.7242, -70.5083 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación de Respaldo Booster | Electrical substation | Activa | 271 m a.s.l. | -31.7325, -71.1994 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Generador Respaldo Com | Electrical substation | Activa | 3,064 m a.s.l. | -31.7350, -70.4911 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Generación Eléctrica Chacay | Electrical substation | Activa | 1,604 m a.s.l. | -31.8204, -70.5766 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 12 | Electrical substation | Activa | 3,038 m a.s.l. | -31.7293, -70.4912 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sub Estación Eléctrica - TDR El Mauro | Electrical substation | Activa | 1,018 m a.s.l. | -31.9429, -71.0062 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sub Estación Eléctrica Chacay | Electrical substation | Activa | 1,623 m a.s.l. | -31.8215, -70.5750 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Ports and transport9
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentraducto | Concentrate pipeline | Activa | 20 m a.s.l. | -31.8832, -71.4960 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Obras Lineales Pao | Concentrate pipeline | Activa | 1,057 m a.s.l. | -31.9409, -71.0043 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación Disipadora Puerto de Embarque | Ore pipeline | Activa | 20 m a.s.l. | -31.8832, -71.4961 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Acopio de Concentrado | Shipping port | Activa | 21 m a.s.l. | -31.8843, -71.4981 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Bodega Nueva | Shipping port | Activa | 22 m a.s.l. | -31.8842, -71.4968 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Filtrado | Shipping port | Activa | 18 m a.s.l. | -31.8833, -71.4970 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Maestranza Taller | Shipping port | Activa | 21 m a.s.l. | -31.8829, -71.4973 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Tratamiento de Agua | Shipping port | Activa | 19 m a.s.l. | -31.8832, -71.4971 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Puerto | Shipping port | Activa | 26 m a.s.l. | -31.8838, -71.4980 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Exploration1
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sondajes El Mauro | Surface exploration | Activa | 780 m a.s.l. | -31.9466, -71.0528 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Support12
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servicios y Áreas de Apoyo | Administration and offices | Activa | 1,561 m a.s.l. | -31.8218, -70.5826 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Bodega Central | Warehouse | Activa | 1,610 m a.s.l. | -31.8105, -70.5828 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Patio de Salvataje - Bodega - TDR Mauro | Warehouse | Activa | 969 m a.s.l. | -31.9848, -71.0120 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Campamento - TDR El Mauro | Camp | Activa | 1,021 m a.s.l. | -31.9907, -71.0074 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Campamento Com | Camp | Activa | 3,065 m a.s.l. | -31.7370, -70.4918 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Oficina y Campamento Pao | Camp | Activa | 13 m a.s.l. | -31.9102, -71.5135 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Polvorines | Explosives magazine | Activa | 2,973 m a.s.l. | -31.7173, -70.4901 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Estación de Combustible PCM | Fuel station | Activa | 3,550 m a.s.l. | -31.7210, -70.5035 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Inco | Workshops | Activa | 1,659 m a.s.l. | -31.8125, -70.5772 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Patio de Neumaticos | Warehouse | Eliminado | 3,040 m a.s.l. | -31.7547, -70.4977 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Taller de Mantención Maquinarias El Mauro | Workshops | Eliminado | 931 m a.s.l. | -31.9495, -71.0416 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Truck Shop | Workshops | Cierre final | 3,130 m a.s.l. | -31.7345, -70.4916 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Other2
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planta Cal - Piuquenes | Not stated | Activa | 1,637 m a.s.l. | -31.8113, -70.5798 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Stock Pile - Piuquenes | Not stated | Activa | 1,658 m a.s.l. | -31.8134, -70.5784 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Air emissions
What the establishment tied to this site declares to the Ministry of the Environment's RETC: tonnes a year by pollutant.
Minera Los Pelambres · Minera Los Pelambres
Tied to this site because its holder operates it and it lies 15.4 km away. Sources: Caldera Industrial, Caldera Industrial (Generadora de Vapor o Agua Caliente), Grupo electrógeno, Grupo Electrógeno, Grupo Electrógeno IV, Grupo Electrógeno IVSP
| Year | CO₂ | SO₂ | NOx | PM10 | Hg | As | Pb | RETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,823 t | 8.3 t* | 129 t | 9.07 t | — | 0 t | 0 t | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2024 | 2,356 t | 4.06 t* | 63 t | 4.43 t | — | 0 t | 0 t | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2023 | 9,170 t | 15.8 t* | 245 t | 17.2 t | — | 0 t | 0 t | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2022 | 7,682 t | 5 kg | 132 t | 275 kg | 0 t | 66 g | 148 g | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2021 | 3,498 t | 24 g | 93.2 t | 1 kg | 0 t | 0 t | 1 g | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2020 | 2,188 t | 2 kg | 34.2 t | 92 kg | 0 t | 22 g | 49 g | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
* Includes the Ministry's own estimates, not only what the establishment declared.
Source: RETC, Ministry of the Environment (Creative Commons Attribution). Emissions declared by the establishment under D.S. 138, added up over all its sources. All sites and the country's ranking are in Emissions.
Deposits nearby
Deposits and prospects of SERNAGEOMIN's national database within 15 km of this operation, nearest first.
Los Pelambres· Cu, Au, Mo· 1.2 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Very large · Mined · Pórfido de Cu-Mo
- Resource: 10.02 Mt Cu; 0.3252 Mt Mo; 49.5 t Au · 31-12-2012
- Reserve: 9.165 Mt Cu; 0.297 Mt Mo; 44.64 t Au · 31-12-2012
Frontera· Cu, Au· 2.3 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Large · In exploration · Pórfido de Cu-Au
- Resource: 700 Mt · 0.52%Cu & 0.1g/t Au · 2011
Source: SERNAGEOMIN, national deposit database (SIA Yacimientos). Referential: the distance is between points and does not say who owns each deposit. Every deposit in the country is on Deposits.