Fundición Chagres
Smelter or refineryCobreCatemu, San Felipe, ValparaísoActive
Site ID 131873 · 43 installations in the register
Installations
What the register lists at this site, grouped by function.
8Process plants13Smelting and refining1Dumps and deposits1Water14PowerProcess plants8
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planta Chancado Circulante | Crushing plant | Activa | 376 m a.s.l. | -32.8017, -70.9577 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Carguio de Ácido de Sulfúrico | Concentrator | Activa | 448 m a.s.l. | -32.8051, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Descarga de Concentrado | Concentrator | Activa | 434 m a.s.l. | -32.8063, -70.9546 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Edificio Almacenamiento de Concentrado | Concentrator | Activa | 430 m a.s.l. | -32.8060, -70.9563 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala de Bombas HF | Concentrator | Activa | 507 m a.s.l. | -32.8049, -70.9558 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Silos | Concentrator | Activa | 430 m a.s.l. | -32.8060, -70.9563 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Hornos Convertidores | Conversion plant | Activa | 447 m a.s.l. | -32.8055, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Secadores | Conversion plant | Activa | 507 m a.s.l. | -32.8049, -70.9558 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Smelting and refining13
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundición de Chagres | Smelter | Activa | 425 m a.s.l. | -32.8064, -70.9579 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Horno Flash | Smelter | Activa | 433 m a.s.l. | -32.8044, -70.9537 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Hornos de Refino | Smelter | Activa | 446 m a.s.l. | -32.8055, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Patio de Anodos | Smelter | Activa | 428 m a.s.l. | -32.8055, -70.9555 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta Área Sur | Smelter | Activa | 410 m a.s.l. | -32.8051, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Oxigeno | Smelter | Activa | 426 m a.s.l. | -32.8072, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Tratamiento de Gases | Smelter | Activa | 430 m a.s.l. | -32.8060, -70.9563 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Rueda de Moldeo | Smelter | Activa | 432 m a.s.l. | -32.8044, -70.9537 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Taller de Refractarios | Smelter | Activa | 433 m a.s.l. | -32.8061, -70.9565 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Ácido | Acid plant | Activa | 423 m a.s.l. | -32.8045, -70.9546 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Ácido Grado a | Acid plant | Activa | 414 m a.s.l. | -32.8044, -70.9553 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Planta de Tratamiento de Ácido C | Acid plant | Activa | 447 m a.s.l. | -32.8043, -70.9532 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica Planta de Ácido C | Acid plant | Activa | 425 m a.s.l. | -32.8043, -70.9533 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Dumps and deposits1
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botadero de Escoria | Slag deposit | Activa | 437 m a.s.l. | -32.8033, -70.9510 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Water1
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planta de Agua | Seawater intake | Activa | 416 m a.s.l. | -32.8040, -70.9559 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Power14
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala de Baterias | Powerhouse | Activa | 468 m a.s.l. | -32.8042, -70.9562 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| S/e 3N | Electrical substation | Activa | 441 m a.s.l. | -32.8052, -70.9555 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 10N | Electrical substation | Activa | 468 m a.s.l. | -32.8042, -70.9562 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 12N | Electrical substation | Activa | 428 m a.s.l. | -32.8057, -70.9526 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 14N | Electrical substation | Activa | 448 m a.s.l. | -32.8051, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 2N | Electrical substation | Activa | 448 m a.s.l. | -32.8051, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 2N | Electrical substation | Activa | 448 m a.s.l. | -32.8051, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 8N Almacenamiento de Concentrado | Electrical substation | Activa | 430 m a.s.l. | -32.8060, -70.9563 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica 9N | Electrical substation | Activa | 468 m a.s.l. | -32.8042, -70.9562 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica de Limpieza PPNN | Electrical substation | Activa | 448 m a.s.l. | -32.8051, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Eléctrica Planta de Chancado | Electrical substation | Activa | 420 m a.s.l. | -32.8020, -70.9572 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Subestación 11N Planta de Oxigeno | Electrical substation | Activa | 427 m a.s.l. | -32.8066, -70.9557 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Subestación 16N Planta de Oxigeno | Electrical substation | Activa | 427 m a.s.l. | -32.8066, -70.9557 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Subestación Principal (1N) Chagres | Electrical substation | Activa | 430 m a.s.l. | -32.8060, -70.9563 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Support6
| Name | Type | Status | Elevation | Coordinates | SERNAGEOMIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega de Materiales | Warehouse | Activa | 482 m a.s.l. | -32.8037, -70.9565 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Muestrera | Sample room and laboratory | Activa | 419 m a.s.l. | -32.8059, -70.9574 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Toma de Muestra de Camiones Concentrados | Sample room and laboratory | Activa | 417 m a.s.l. | -32.8054, -70.9570 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Sala Control Convertidores | Control room | Activa | 447 m a.s.l. | -32.8055, -70.9554 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Taller de Mantención Planta de Chancado | Workshops | Activa | 427 m a.s.l. | -32.8052, -70.9532 | SERNAGEOMIN |
| Taller de Mantención/Taller de Soldadura | Workshops | Activa | 451 m a.s.l. | -32.8040, -70.9565 | SERNAGEOMIN |
Air emissions
What the establishment tied to this site declares to the Ministry of the Environment's RETC: tonnes a year by pollutant.
Anglo American Sur · Anglo American Sur
Tied to this site because its holder operates it and it lies 0.4 km away. Sources: Convertidor Pierce Smith (CPS), Grupo electrógeno, Grupo Electrógeno, Grupo Electrógeno IVSP, Horno Basculante - Refinamiento a Fuego, Horno de Fusión Flash
| Year | CO₂ | SO₂ | NOx | PM10 | Hg | As | Pb | RETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27,457 t | 7,813 t | 52.3 t | 138 kg* | 103 g | 20 t | 5 g | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2024 | 30,158 t | 8,806 t | 57.2 t | 154 kg* | 106 g | 0 t | 5 g | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2023 | 25,726 t | 7,938 t | 48.6 t | 100 kg* | 104 g | 13.5 t | 4 g | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2022 | 17,865 t | 6,683 t | 3.42 t | 1.48 t | 36 kg | 12 t | 25.9 t | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2021 | 1,352 t | 7,958 t | 1.96 t | 128 kg | 2 kg | 10.2 t | 5.9 t | Ministerio del Medio Ambie… |
| 2020 | 25,299 t | 4,776 t | 7.46 t | 2.03 t | 169 kg | 31 t | 267 kg | 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.
Bernardino Pulgar· Áridos· 0.9 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Mined
Santa Adela· Cu, Au· 4.1 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Small · In exploration
Jose Pulgar· Áridos· 4.8 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Mined
Obrascan Huarte Laín· Áridos· 5.3 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Mined
Golondrina· Cu, Au, Ag (Pb, Zn)· 5.7 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Medium · Mined · Epitermal de Intermedia Sulfuración
- Resource: 24000 t
- Reserve: 13000 t · 7% Zn ; 1,2 % Cu ; 17,3 g/t · 2015
El Sauce de Catemu· Cu, Ag· 5.7 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Small · Mined · Estratoligado de Cu (Tipo Manto)
El Salado· Cu, Ag· 6 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Medium · Mined · Estratoligado de Cu (Tipo Manto)
Sin Nombre· Cu, Ag· 6.5 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Small · Mined
Guayacan 1· Feldespato Potásico· 6.8 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Mined
Marne Norte· Cu, Ag· 7.1 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Small · Mined · Estratoligado de Cu (Tipo Manto)
- Resource: 4000 t · 2% Cu y 5 g/t Ag
- Reserve: 155963 t · 2015
El Manzano· Cu, Ag· 7.6 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Small · Mined · Estratoligado de Cu (Tipo Manto)
- Resource: Inferido: 250.000t · 1.5 a 3% Cu ins.
Calandria· Cu· 7.6 km awaySERNAGEOMIN
Mined
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.