en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 1, 2026, the National Geology and Mining Hazards Observatory of the Chilean National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) conducted a technical visit to the Talabre tailings storage facility operated by the Chuquicamata Division (División Chuquicamata) to verify compliance with commitments regarding safety, monitoring, and control.

This inspection, part of a pilot project jointly promoted by the observatory and select mining companies, aims to establish the control systems and alarm management mechanisms required for risk prevention. Mariana Concha, Manager of Water and Tailings Corporate Affairs, noted that the Talabre tailings storage facility ranks among the safest tailings dams globally, with zero risk of overtopping. She explained that the facility is massive and well-managed, with floodwaters channeled from the dam's tail, complemented by multiple interception systems, ensuring ample storage capacity and making overflow impossible.

René Galleguillos, Manager of the Chuquicamata Division, stated that the tailings storage facility has achieved world-class standards in technology, automation, and monitoring, ensuring no major accidents occur. Cristóbal Carrasco, Technical Coordinator of the National Geology and Mining Hazards Observatory, emphasized that this visit helps understand the facility's operational, management, and monitoring processes, confirming that the company adheres to both international and national standards. The visit also focused on examining the engineering design, which incorporates high standards of physical and chemical stability. Gianni Napoli, Manager of Water and Tailings for the division, indicated that the development focus for tailings dams lies in advanced technology application, with the fundamental goal of achieving physical and chemical stability control. The various development initiatives implemented at the Talabre tailings storage facility not only ensure the operational continuity of the National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco) but also enhance community confidence by adopting technologies and processes that maximize safety and minimize risk.

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