Chilean Copper Firms Look at Reworking Contracts to Tap Renewable Energy

Mining companies in Chile, by far the world's largest copper producer, are examining their energy contracts to see whether they can renegotiate terms to incorporate now-cheaper renewable power, company sources say. The mines, long reliant on coal and gas to power everything from milling to drilling, are inviting a broad range of wind and solar producers to major energy tenders for the first time. The shift away from dirty energy in some ways reflects the unique situation of Chile,...

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