Peru’s Antamina Copper Mine Begins Gradual Restart After Fatal Accident
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LIMA – Peru’s Antamina copper mine has begun a gradual restart of operations, following a tragic incident earlier this week that left one employee dead and another injured, according to a source close to the company.
The mine, located in the Ancash region and jointly owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck Resources, and Mitsubishi, is one of the largest copper producers in Peru.
Operations were suspended on Tuesday after an accident occurred at the Yanacancha camp, a key operational site.
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The company confirmed that the incident resulted in the death of an operations manager, while another senior employee sustained injuries.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Antamina has not yet issued a detailed statement on the findings but noted that safety and operational integrity remain top priorities as activities resume in phases.
