Major Mines & Projects | Escondida Mine
58 years (as of Jan 1, 2021) Escondida is a leading producer of copper concentrate and cathodes located in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Escondida's two pits feed three concentrator plants, as well as two leaching operations (oxide and sulphide). Latest News. Union at BHP's Escondida mine in Chile rejects contract, company seeks talks ...