en.Wedoany.com Reported - Minera Los Pelambres' Operational Adaptation Project (Proyecto Adaptación Operacional, PAO) has entered a peak recruitment phase, with over 7,000 people involved in the construction of multiple works in the Coquimbo Region, a $2 billion undertaking.

Since construction began in 2024, the project has created nearly 16,000 jobs, with over 5,000 positions provided to local residents of Coquimbo, solidifying its status as one of the largest private investment projects currently underway in the country.

Key works include expanding the desalination plant in Los Vilos, doubling its capacity to replace production water from the Choapa River. Additionally, the project plans to build a new concentrate pipeline, relocating this infrastructure away from densely populated areas.

The economic impact also extends to supplier companies. During project execution, purchases and contracts awarded to regional companies exceeded $74 million. Furthermore, the mining operation maintains long-term commercial ties with over 200 local suppliers.

Meanwhile, the company continues to promote vocational training and skills development programs. Over the past decade, more than 5,000 people in the Choapa Province have participated in initiatives aimed at developing technical skills and employability, including apprenticeship programs, mine rotations, internships, and training courses.

As construction progresses and scheduled milestones are achieved, the Operational Adaptation Project aims to enhance the long-term competitiveness of Los Pelambres by incorporating strategic infrastructure to meet the growing global demand for copper and the increasingly sustainability-focused challenges of the mining industry.

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