What is the RUT of BHP Chile Inc.?

The RUT of BHP Chile Inc. is 86.160.300-8; its registered name at the SII is BHP CHILE INC. Its main activity, per the SII, is actividades de apoyo para la explotación de otras minas y canteras prestados por empresas.

What mining concessions does BHP Chile Inc. hold?

According to the SERNAGEOMIN cadastre, BHP Chile Inc. holds 29 mining concessions covering 7,092 ha: 29 for exploitation. They are in 6 comunas of 3 regions, most of them in Sierra Gorda (Antofagasta).

What projects does BHP Chile Inc. have in the SEIA?

BHP Chile Inc. is the proponent of 1 mining project in the SEIA: 1 approved. The most recent is "Exploración Minera Proyecto Condell" (DIA, approved).

Which authorities has BHP Chile Inc. met through lobbying?

InfoLobby records 229 lobbying meetings in which BHP Chile Inc. took part since Jan 4, 2023, mostly with SERNAGEOMIN (57), DGA (40) and SEA (36).

Which mining sites does BHP Chile Inc. operate?

The SERNAGEOMIN register lists 41 sites with BHP Chile Inc. as operator (30 active), among them Visviri Sondaje 2021, Altos de Parca and Altos de Parca Sondajes.

Does BHP Chile Inc. pay mining patents?

Yes. The Treasury (TGR) file of October 2026 lists the patent of 395 mining concessions under BHP Chile Inc., with $2,362,966,523 to pay.

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BHP Chile Inc.

RUT 86.160.300-8Actividades de Apoyo para la Explotación de Otras Minas y Canteras Prestados por Empresas

BHP Chile Inc. (RUT 86.160.300-8) holds 29 mining concessions (7,092 ha) in 6 comunas of 3 regions, most of them in Sierra Gorda (Antofagasta), according to the SERNAGEOMIN cadastre. SERNAGEOMIN

Mining concessions

SERNAGEOMIN cadastre of current concessions.

current concessions

7,092ha

total area

29 constituted and 0 in process; 29 for exploitation and 0 for exploration.

Sierra Gorda · Antofagasta15 concessions · 3,550 ha
Pozo Almonte · Tarapacá6 concessions · 1,800 ha
María Elena · Antofagasta4 concessions · 735 ha
Machalí · O'Higgins2 concessions · 420 ha
Codegua · O'Higgins1 concession · 300 ha

and 1 more comuna

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SEIA projects

Mining projects it submitted as proponent to the Environmental Assessment Service.

mining projects

1 approved

Most recent

Exploración Minera Proyecto CondellDIA · approved · Feb 26, 2002SEA

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Sites it operates

SERNAGEOMIN register of mining sites and installations, by the operator's RUT.

sites

active

Visviri Sondaje 2021General Lagos · Arica y Parinacota · activeSERNAGEOMIN
Altos de ParcaHuara · Tarapacá · activeSERNAGEOMIN
Altos de Parca SondajesHuara · Tarapacá · activeSERNAGEOMIN

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Lobbying meetings

Meetings recorded in InfoLobby (Law 20,730) it took part in.

229

meetings since Jan 4, 2023

SERNAGEOMIN57
DGA40
SEA36
Subsecretaría de Minería25
Subsecretaría de Economía20

and 15 more institutions

Counts by institution; officials' names are not published.

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Mining patents

Treasury register of mining-concession patents, file of October 2026.

395

concessions with a patent

$2,362,966,523

to pay in the period

1,547 payment forms in the file.

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Frequently asked questions about BHP Chile Inc.

Answers built from the same figures as this page, each with its source.

What is the RUT of BHP Chile Inc.?: The RUT of BHP Chile Inc. is 86.160.300-8; its registered name at the SII is BHP CHILE INC. Its main activity, per the SII, is actividades de apoyo para la explotación de otras minas y canteras prestados por empresas. SII SII
What mining concessions does BHP Chile Inc. hold?: According to the SERNAGEOMIN cadastre, BHP Chile Inc. holds 29 mining concessions covering 7,092 ha: 29 for exploitation. They are in 6 comunas of 3 regions, most of them in Sierra Gorda (Antofagasta). SERNAGEOMIN
What projects does BHP Chile Inc. have in the SEIA?: BHP Chile Inc. is the proponent of 1 mining project in the SEIA: 1 approved. The most recent is "Exploración Minera Proyecto Condell" (DIA, approved). SEA
Which authorities has BHP Chile Inc. met through lobbying?: InfoLobby records 229 lobbying meetings in which BHP Chile Inc. took part since Jan 4, 2023, mostly with SERNAGEOMIN (57), DGA (40) and SEA (36). InfoLobby, Ley 20.730
Which mining sites does BHP Chile Inc. operate?: The SERNAGEOMIN register lists 41 sites with BHP Chile Inc. as operator (30 active), among them Visviri Sondaje 2021, Altos de Parca and Altos de Parca Sondajes. SERNAGEOMIN
Does BHP Chile Inc. pay mining patents?: Yes. The Treasury (TGR) file of October 2026 lists the patent of 395 mining concessions under BHP Chile Inc., with $2,362,966,523 to pay. TGR

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